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Excellent Cadavers is a 1999 crime drama television film directed by Ricky Tognazzi that chronicles the real-life anti-Mafia campaign in Sicily. The movie is based on the non-fiction book by Alexander Stille and stars Chazz Palminteri as the Italian magistrate Giovanni Falcone. It dramatizes the extensive investigations led by Falcone and his colleague Paolo Borsellino, culminating in their 1992 assassinations by the Corleonesi Mafia clan. The film serves as a biographical account intended for audiences interested in modern Italian history and criminal justice.
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Is Excellent Cadavers a documentary about the Mafia?
No. Excellent Cadavers is a 1999 HBO television crime drama based on real events and Alexander Stille's non-fiction book.
Who plays Giovanni Falcone and Tommaso Buscetta?
Chazz Palminteri plays the Sicilian magistrate Giovanni Falcone. F. Murray Abraham plays Mafia informant Tommaso Buscetta.
What period does Excellent Cadavers cover?
The story begins in 1978 and follows Falcone's anti-Mafia work through the 1980s and into the 1992 attacks that killed Falcone and Paolo Borsellino. The plot focuses on Cosa Nostra, corruption, prosecutions, and the danger faced by the judges.
Can I find Excellent Cadavers on Netflix or Apple TV?
Netflix has a catalog page for the 1999 film, and Apple TV lists it with a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes. Streaming or rental access can vary by country and can change over time.
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