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In 1980s Palermo, Sicily, Mafia member Tommaso Buscetta attempts to escape the escalating war between rival clans by relocating to Brazil with his family. After facing hardship and tragedy, he is compelled to return to Italy, where he makes a pivotal decision to cooperate with authorities. His actions will dramatically alter his own life and the future of the Cosa Nostra criminal organization.

In 1980s Palermo, Sicily, Mafia member Tommaso Buscetta attempts to escape the escalating war between rival clans by relocating to Brazil with his family. After facing hardship and tragedy, he is compelled to return to Italy, where he makes a pivotal decision to cooperate with authorities. His actions will dramatically alter his own life and the future of the Cosa Nostra criminal organization.

Does The Traitor have end credit scenes?

No!

The Traitor does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

Meet the Full Cast and Actors of The Traitor

Explore the complete cast of The Traitor, including both lead and supporting actors. Learn who plays each character, discover their past roles and achievements, and find out what makes this ensemble cast stand out in the world of film and television.


Cinzia Susino

Cinzia Susino

Nightmare Woman

Fabrizio Ferracane

Fabrizio Ferracane

Pippo Calò

Pierfrancesco Favino

Pierfrancesco Favino

Tommaso Buscetta

Alessio Praticò

Alessio Praticò

Scarpuzzedda

Bebo Storti

Bebo Storti

Franco Coppi

Bruno Cariello

Bruno Cariello

Alfonso Giordano

Fausto Russo Alesi

Fausto Russo Alesi

Giovanni Falcone

Gabriele Arena

Gabriele Arena

Domeniddio's Attorney

Giovanni Calcagno

Giovanni Calcagno

Tano Badalamenti

Luigi Lo Cascio

Luigi Lo Cascio

Salvatore Contorno

Maria Fernanda Cândido

Maria Fernanda Cândido

Maria Cristina de Almeida

Nicola Calì

Nicola Calì

Totò Riina

Vincenzo Pirrotta

Vincenzo Pirrotta

Luciano Liggio

Jonas Bloch

Jonas Bloch

Nicola Siri

Nicola Siri

Sergio Pierattini

Sergio Pierattini

Bunker Rebibbia Court President

Raffaella Lebboroni

Raffaella Lebboroni

Rebibbia Court Attorney

Luciano Quirino

Luciano Quirino

Pietro Pace

Pietro Pace

Arresting Calò Police Commissioner

Pier Giorgio Bellocchio

Pier Giorgio Bellocchio

Cesare

Raffaella D'Avella

Raffaella D'Avella

Felicia Baucio

Iran Meu Nêgo

Iran Meu Nêgo

Brazilian Bodyguard

Leo Wainer

Leo Wainer

Brazilian Priest

Fabrizio Romano

Fabrizio Romano

Maxi Trial Attorney #1

Rainer Cadete

Rainer Cadete

Giovanni Vettorazzo

Giovanni Vettorazzo

Perugia Court President

Ludovico Caldarera

Ludovico Caldarera

Salvatore Cancemi

Marco Gambino

Marco Gambino

Procurator General Pajno

Vincenzo Ferrera

Vincenzo Ferrera

Attorney Costa

Claudio Collovà

Claudio Collovà

Gotti's Attorney

Nunzia Lo Presti

Nunzia Lo Presti

Riina's Wife

Larry Kapust

Larry Kapust

USA Client

André Lamoglia

André Lamoglia

Felipe

Maria Amato

Maria Amato

Melchiorra Buscetta

Carlo Ferreri

Carlo Ferreri

Bona's Attorney

Elia Schilton

Elia Schilton

TV Journalist

Francesco Emanuele Chinnici

Francesco Emanuele Chinnici

Giuseppe Floglietta

Goffredo Maria Bruno

Goffredo Maria Bruno

Stefano Bontate

Antonio Orlando

Antonio Orlando

Michele

Tommaso Buscetta

Tommaso Buscetta

Self (archive footage)

Rosario Palazzolo

Rosario Palazzolo

Giovanni De Gennaro

Michelangelo Cicirello

Michelangelo Cicirello

Gabriele Cicirello

Gabriele Cicirello

Benedetto Buscetta

Paride Cicirello

Paride Cicirello

Antonio Buscetta

Federica Butera

Federica Butera

Silvana Buscetta

Alberto Gottuso

Alberto Gottuso

Giuseppe Inzerillo

Pippo Di Marca

Pippo Di Marca

Giulio Andreotti

Ada Nisticò

Ada Nisticò

Alessandra Buscetta

Matteo Contino

Matteo Contino

Salvatore Inzerillo

Simona Distefano

Simona Distefano

Aurora Peres

Aurora Peres

Bontate's Wife

Edoardo Strano

Edoardo Strano

Father Battesimo

Edoardo Russo de Ornellas

Edoardo Russo de Ornellas

Tommaso Jr.

Giovanni Crozza Signoris

Giovanni Crozza Signoris

Tommaso Buscetta (18 Years)

Tatu La Vecchia

Tatu La Vecchia

Friar Giacinto

Letizia Porcaro

Letizia Porcaro

Serafina Buscetta

Domenico Minà

Domenico Minà

Attorney Marantonio

Domenico Gennaro

Domenico Gennaro

Ercolano's Attorney

Paolo La Bruna

Paolo La Bruna

Favaro's Attorney

Antonio Silvia

Antonio Silvia

Liggio's Attorney

Roberto Burgio

Roberto Burgio

Maxi Trial Attorney #2

Matteo Sicuro

Matteo Sicuro

Gancemi's Attorney

Michele Celeste

Michele Celeste

Antonio Rotolo

Salvo Scuderi

Salvo Scuderi

Tommaso Spadaro

Turi Di Maria

Turi Di Maria

Vincenzo Buscetta

Miriam Previati

Miriam Previati

Cesare's Wife

Mario Gioè

Mario Gioè

Benny Buscetta

Vince Cannizzaro

Vince Cannizzaro

Pietro Buscetta

Dino Santoro

Dino Santoro

USA Pizzeria Singer

Virgilio Rattoballi

Virgilio Rattoballi

Defendant Burruano

Quinzio Quiescenti

Quinzio Quiescenti

Defendant Sinagra

Dario Muratore

Dario Muratore

Defendant Ercolano

Chiaraluce Fiorito

Chiaraluce Fiorito

Maxi Trial Standing Woman #1

Viviana Militello

Viviana Militello

Maxi Trial Standing Woman #2

Marta Limoli

Marta Limoli

Maxi Trial Standing Woman #3

Annamaria Spina

Annamaria Spina

Maxi Trial Standing Woman #4

Tiziana Cuticchio

Tiziana Cuticchio

Maxi Trial Standing Woman #5

Wagner Brant

Wagner Brant

Brazilian Subsecretary

Kenny Alberti

Kenny Alberti

Stefano's Godmother

Andé Melo

Andé Melo

Brazilian Police Officer #1

Bruno D'Elia

Bruno D'Elia

Brazilian Police Officer #2

Douglas Rodrigues

Douglas Rodrigues

Brazilian Police Officer #3

Vitor Ferrade

Vitor Ferrade

Brazilian Police Officer #5

Joel Tavares

Joel Tavares

Brazilian Police Officer #4

Kael Ferrari

Kael Ferrari

Stefano (2 Years)

Oliver Oliveira

Oliver Oliveira

Stefano (2 Years)

Lorenzo Kauthecher

Lorenzo Kauthecher

Stefano (6 Months)

Sofia Medeiros

Sofia Medeiros

Stefano (6 Months)

Rosaria Costa Schifani

Rosaria Costa Schifani

Self (archive footage)

Marilina Marino

Marilina Marino

Prostituta

Ratings and Reviews for The Traitor

See how The Traitor is rated across major platforms like IMDb, Metacritic, and TMDb. Compare audience scores and critic reviews to understand where The Traitor stands among top-rated movies in its genre.


Echo Score

The Movie Echo Score

72

The Traitor delivers a compelling exploration of mafia defections through strong direction and an ambitious narrative, though its execution is uneven in places. Critics highlight its daring script, striking scenery, and a powerful lead performance, while many viewers note confusion due to dense subtitles and a meandering pace. The film balances moments of intense drama with sections that feel overlong or opaque, resulting in a mixed but largely positive overall impression.

The Movie Echo Score Breakdown for The Traitor

85
Echo Score

Art & Craft

In terms of art and craft, the film shows confident direction and a vivid visual palette that captures both Italian and international settings. Critics commend its unconventional cinematic approach and effective production design, while few viewers mention technical flaws. The editing maintains a measured rhythm that supports the story's complexity. Overall, the craftsmanship is regarded as a strong asset of the movie.

78
Echo Score

Character & Emotion

When it comes to character and emotion, the lead performance is frequently described as galvanising and nuanced, providing a deep portrait of a conflicted informant. Critics praise the emotional weight, whereas some audience members find occasional lapses into caricature and stiffness. Supporting roles add texture but can be confusing due to limited exposition. The net effect is a solid, if occasionally uneven, character presentation.

72
Echo Score

Story & Flow

The story and flow revolve around a rare, complex mafia narrative that challenges genre conventions. Positive commentary notes its originality and intellectual layering, while several viewers point to a convoluted plot and pacing issues. The film balances courtroom drama with personal introspection, yet moments of redundancy detract from cohesion. Consequently, the storyline is perceived as engaging but somewhat uneven.

65
Echo Score

Sensory Experience

Sensory experience is highlighted by striking scenery, especially the Sicilian and Rio locations, and an atmospheric sound design that underscores tension. Critics appreciate the visual style, though audience feedback mentions distracting subtitle speed and occasional audio clutter. The soundtrack supports the period setting without overwhelming the scenes. Overall, the sensory elements contribute positively but are not uniformly praised.

60
Echo Score

Rewatch Factor

Rewatch factor is influenced by the film's intellectual depth and vivid settings, which invite repeat viewings for deeper analysis. Some critics label it a must‑see, yet many users cite confusion and length as barriers to enjoyment on subsequent watches. The combination of strong performances and a demanding narrative yields a moderate replay value, appealing primarily to viewers attracted to complex crime dramas.

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The Traitor Themes and Keywords

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