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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07/07/07
Excellent Cadavers (1999)
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Reviews Counted:8
Fresh:5
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... [More]
Starring: Chazz Palminteri, F. Murray Abraham, Anna Galiena
Director: Ricky Tognazzi
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Top CriticBut 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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07/12/06
...if you ever wondered what might happen if you literally stapled your mouth shut, this is definitely the flick for you.
11/12/02
Dull and pedantic, especially for an HBO production.
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