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The Palermo Connection

Original title: Dimenticare Palermo
  • 1990
  • PG-13
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
621
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Jim Belushi in The Palermo Connection (1990)
CrimeDramaThriller

A candidate for the Mayor of New York City promises to legalize drugs. The mafia, making insane money on illegal drug trade, is about to dissuade him - at all cost.A candidate for the Mayor of New York City promises to legalize drugs. The mafia, making insane money on illegal drug trade, is about to dissuade him - at all cost.A candidate for the Mayor of New York City promises to legalize drugs. The mafia, making insane money on illegal drug trade, is about to dissuade him - at all cost.

  • Director
    • Francesco Rosi
  • Writers
    • Francesco Rosi
    • Gore Vidal
    • Tonino Guerra
  • Stars
    • Jim Belushi
    • Mimi Rogers
    • Joss Ackland
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    621
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Francesco Rosi
    • Writers
      • Francesco Rosi
      • Gore Vidal
      • Tonino Guerra
    • Stars
      • Jim Belushi
      • Mimi Rogers
      • Joss Ackland
    • 10User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 nominations total

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    Jim Belushi
    Jim Belushi
    • Carmine Bonavia
    • (as James Belushi)
    Mimi Rogers
    Mimi Rogers
    • Carrie
    Joss Ackland
    Joss Ackland
    • Uomo di Potere
    Philippe Noiret
    Philippe Noiret
    • Gianni Mucci
    Vittorio Gassman
    Vittorio Gassman
    • Il Principe
    Carolina Rosi
    Carolina Rosi
    • Gianna Magnardi
    Harry Davis
    • Ambasciatore
    Marco Leonardi
    Marco Leonardi
    • Ragazzo dei gelsomini
    Ronald Yamamoto
    • Sam Toya
    Marino Masé
    Marino Masé
    • Portiere Hotel
    Vyto Ruginis
    Vyto Ruginis
    • Ted
    Stefano Madia
    • Medico
    Tiziana Stella
    • Bella sconosciuta
    Luigi Laezza
    Sal Borgese
    Sal Borgese
    • Vetturino
    Claudia Lawrence
    Peter Hintz
    Beatrice Ring
    • Director
      • Francesco Rosi
    • Writers
      • Francesco Rosi
      • Gore Vidal
      • Tonino Guerra
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews10

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    • Trivia
      As of 2026, this movie is only available in English on VHS (for physical media) and on Apple TV (Digital media)
    • Connections
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    Details

    • Release date
      • February 14, 1990 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • France
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • To Forget Palermo
    • Filming locations
      • Via Simone di Bologna, Palermo, Sicily, Italy(hotel exteriors)
    • Production companies
      • Cecchi Gori Group Leopard
      • Reteitalia
      • Gaumont Production
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • ITL 15,000,000,000 (estimated)
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 40m(100 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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