Vendetta (1999)
Vendetta is a 1999 drama movie directed by Nicholas Meyer, with a running time of 1h 57m. It stars Christopher Walken, Pierrino Mascarino and Luke Askew.
Based on a true story, Vendetta tells the shocking and tragic story of a group of Sicilian immigrants working on the New Orleans docks in the 1890's. After the Chief of Police was brutally murdered, much of the city's Sicilian population was rounded up and brought in for questioning. Eventually, thirteen were formally tried for murder and nine went to trial, and while they were acquitted, a series of brutal lynchings showed they had as much to fear from the city's general populace as they did from the corrupt police force.
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What is Vendetta about?
Based on a true story, Vendetta tells the shocking and tragic story of a group of Sicilian immigrants working on the New Orleans docks in the 1890's. After the Chief of Police was brutally murdered, much of the city's Sicilian population was rounded up and brought in for questioning. Eventually, thirteen were formally tried for murder and nine went to trial, and while they were acquitted, a series of brutal lynchings showed they had as much to fear from the city's general populace as they did from the corrupt police force.
When was Vendetta released?
Vendetta was released on 12 September 1999.
How long is Vendetta?
Vendetta runs 1h 57m.
Who made Vendetta?
Vendetta was directed by Nicholas Meyer.
Where can I watch Vendetta?
Vendetta is available on HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
Where to watch Vendetta
Stream: HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Christopher Walken as James Houston
- Pierrino Mascarino as Antonio Marchesi
- Luke Askew as William Parkerson
- Clancy Brown as Chief Hennessy
- Andrew Connolly as Sheriff Bill Villere
- Alessandro Colla as Gaspare Marchesi
- Bruce Davison as Thomas Semmes
- Joaquim de Almeida as Joseph Macheca
- Andrea Di Stefano as Vincent Provenzano
- Megan McChesney as Megan O'Brien
- Edward Herrmann as D.A. Luzenberg
- Richard Libertini as Giovanni Provenzano