Brothers and Brothers The mid-1970s - the time of medium films in the biography of the great Roman actor Alberto Sordi. Also mediocre were paintings in which the hero Sordi left his native Italy. “My Brother Anastasia” is just one of the series.
A humble Calabrian priest, Salvatore Anastasia, travels to New York at the invitation of his older brother, Alberto, who long ago emigrated to America. Already on the ship, Salvatore notices that his brother’s name opens all doors for him, including customs. The priest is sure that his relative works as the “head of the port”. This is only partly true, as Alberto Anastasia is the boss of the mafia, which also controls the docks.
The story of Don Salvatore's adventures in Little Italy is extremely naive. Using the name of a formidable brother, the priest revives the parish, builds a football field for street youth, brings joy and light to the Italian immigrant masses. He doesn’t think about the blood money and fear on which all this apparent prosperity rests. Salvatore’s enthusiasm fades when the trial of Antonio Anastasia begins, and the hidden becomes real.
The film is based on the charisma and charm of Alberto Sordi, and the Christian theme is so high that you inevitably start looking for representatives of the Vatican among the producers. Another disadvantage is mediocre directing, no offense to Stano will be said.
By the way, Albert Anastasia is a real character, one of the most ruthless and odious bosses of Cosa Nostra in the history of the United States.
6 out of 10