The real life of Tommaso Buscetta, the so-called "boss of the two worlds," the first mafia informant in Sicily in the 1980s.The real life of Tommaso Buscetta, the so-called "boss of the two worlds," the first mafia informant in Sicily in the 1980s.The real life of Tommaso Buscetta, the so-called "boss of the two worlds," the first mafia informant in Sicily in the 1980s.
- Awards
- 27 wins & 37 nominations
Goffredo Maria Bruno
- Stefano Bontate
- (as Goffredo Bruno)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaGiovanni Montinaro, son of Judge Giovanni Falcone's chief of security, strongly opposed the film, criticizing the choice of releasing it on the anniversary of the murder of his father and of the others involved in the attack. He let it go when Pierfrancesco Favino told him that the date was chosen by the production precisely as a way to pay homage to Falcone, his wife and his security detail, killed that day in 1992.
- GoofsA scene set in Miami, FL, USA, shows hills in the background. There are no hills anywhere close to Miami.
- Quotes
Tommaso Buscetta: Riina used to say better to command than to fuck.For me it's the opposite.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Il était une fois...: Le Traître (2022)
- SoundtracksSays
Written and Performed by Nils Frahm
Featured review
Everyone has, of course, heard of the mafia but what and who these people are, remains hidden behind lurid headlines and sensational films.
The Traitor offers an insight into who these people really are, their motivations, ambitions and the structure of the organisation, headed by a commission.
What becomes clear is how tribal, loosely cohesive at best and brutal this group is. It underscores too, the fragility, of the judicial system in Italy. Law enforcement and judges intimidated by these groups and politicians potentially collaborating with them. Small wonder they became so powerful.
This film is inherently interesting, made more so by stellar performances, that are simple and honest. There is no pretension here, just an insight into the troubled and tortured life of a man who decided to expose the vicious criminal organisation he once served.
One notable downside is because of the breadth of ambition of this film, covering decades, it can be difficult to follow at times. Making the viewer work to keep up with what happening to who, when and why.
Nonetheless compelling viewing. 7/10 from me.
The Traitor offers an insight into who these people really are, their motivations, ambitions and the structure of the organisation, headed by a commission.
What becomes clear is how tribal, loosely cohesive at best and brutal this group is. It underscores too, the fragility, of the judicial system in Italy. Law enforcement and judges intimidated by these groups and politicians potentially collaborating with them. Small wonder they became so powerful.
This film is inherently interesting, made more so by stellar performances, that are simple and honest. There is no pretension here, just an insight into the troubled and tortured life of a man who decided to expose the vicious criminal organisation he once served.
One notable downside is because of the breadth of ambition of this film, covering decades, it can be difficult to follow at times. Making the viewer work to keep up with what happening to who, when and why.
Nonetheless compelling viewing. 7/10 from me.
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- Also known as
- Hain
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $296,027
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $23,240
- Feb 2, 2020
- Gross worldwide
- $8,860,587
- Runtime2 hours 33 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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