---
title: "The Sicilian Connection"
year: 1972
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-sicilian-connection-1972"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 240607
imdb_id: "tt0068179"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 105
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 13
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Sicilian Connection (1972) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-sicilian-connection-1972

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Sicilian Connection is a 1972 thriller and crime film featuring Ben Gazzara. The film has a runtime of one hour and forty-five minutes. The plot centers on a small time hood who smuggles drugs from Turkey to Italy in an effort to make it into the big time. Along the way, however, everyone involved demands to have their cut. Promotional material for the film describes it as smashing the pipeline from the poppy fields of Turkey to the sidewalks of New York. The movie is also known by the alternative title Afyon Oppio. It received a United States release date listed as January first, 1977. Additional details regarding the full cast, crew, and media can be found through platforms such as the Movie Database, IMDb, and Plex.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Eternal Family, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel | Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ferdinando Baldi
- **Networks / Studios**: Produzioni Atlas Consorziate, Societé Cinématographique Lyre

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ben Gazzara** as *Joseph Coppola*
- **Silvia Monti** as *Claudia*
- **Fausto Tozzi** as *Don Vincenzo Russo*
- **Jess Hahn** as *Sacha*
- **José Greci** as *Lucia*
- **Malisa Longo** as *Rosalia Calogero*
- **Mario Pilar** as *Ibrahim*
- **Luciano Catenacci** as *Tony Nicolodi*
- **Steffen Zacharias** as *Selby*
- **Luciano Rossi** as *Dr. Hans*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Sicilian Connection online?
The Sicilian Connection is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Eternal Family. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Sicilian Connection worth watching?
The Sicilian Connection holds a community rating of 6.2/10 based on 13 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Thriller, Crime for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Sicilian Connection and when was it released?
The Sicilian Connection is a feature film with a runtime of 105 minutes. It was released in 1972. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Sicilian Connection?
The Sicilian Connection was directed by Ferdinando Baldi.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Sicilian Connection — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/240607)
- [The Sicilian Connection (1972) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068179/fullcredits/)
- [The Sicilian Connection (1972) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/240607-afyon-oppio/cast)
- [The Sicilian Connection (1972) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-sicilian-connection-1972/credits)

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