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Excellent Cadavers (1999)

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Reviews Counted:8

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Rotten:3

Average Rating:6.4/10

Runtime: 86 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: "Excellent cadaver" is a term used for those unlucky enough to be murdered in the attempt to bring the Sicilian Mafia to justice. Fearless Giovanni Falcone (Palminteri) is determined to indict this... "Excellent cadaver" is a term used for those unlucky enough to be murdered in the attempt to bring the Sicilian Mafia to justice. Fearless Giovanni Falcone (Palminteri) is determined to indict this mob in their home town while doing whatever it takes to avoid the acquisition of this term. The quest for justice overcomes him as he jeopardizes his career, marriage and, of course, his life. Based on a true story and the book by Alexander Stille. [More]

Starring: Chazz Palminteri, F. Murray Abraham, Anna Galiena

Starring: Chazz Palminteri, F. Murray Abraham, Anna Galiena

Director: Ricky Tognazzi

Director: Ricky Tognazzi

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Though not a feelgood flick by any means, this encyclopedic recounting/bittersweet biopic does pay tribute to two dudes crazy enough not only to take on the mob, but to win for a while.

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But in spite of all that--and in spite of the artfully lit interviews and energetic musical score--the documentary resolves into an accumulation of names, dates, and mundane procedural detail.

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...if you ever wondered what might happen if you literally stapled your mouth shut, this is definitely the flick for you.

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Dull and pedantic, especially for an HBO production.

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