Blood Brothers (1974)
IN THE MOUTH THE HONEY TO SWEETEN WRONGS, IN THE HAND THE RAZOR TO AVENGE OFFENCES
In Naples at the end of the 19th century, Nicola Bellizzi dreams of becoming a lawyer. However, when he seeks the reason that people are reluctant to help him in his goals, he discovers that some of his blood relations are high-ranking members of the Mafia. He tries to break away from his family obligations, but falls into a life of crime and violence.
Director: Pasquale Squitieri
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 130 min
Release Date: February 23, 1974
Cast
- Franco Nero - Nicola Bellizzi
- Claudia Cardinale - Lucia Esposito
- Fabio Testi - Don Gaetano Fungillo
- Raymond Pellegrin - Aiossa
- Lina Polito - Nanina Scognamilio
- Rita Forzano - Luisella
- Antonio Orlando - Pasquale Scalzo
- Sonia Viviani - Donna Maria
- Gengher Gatti - Prence
- Rosalia Maggio - Amalia Scognamiglio
Screenplay
- Ugo Pirro (Story)
- Michele Prisco (Story)
- Pasquale Squitieri (Story)
- Ugo Pirro (Screenplay)
- Pasquale Squitieri (Screenplay)
Music: Franco Campanino, Gigi Campanino
Cinematography: Eugenio Bentivoglio
Editing: Mario Morra
Production: Documento Film
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Keywords
italy, ex-detainee, camorra
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Blood Brothers about?
- In Naples at the end of the 19th century, Nicola Bellizzi dreams of becoming a lawyer. However, when he seeks the reason that people are reluctant to help him in his goals, he discovers that some of his blood relations are high-ranking members of the Mafia. He tries to break away from his family obligations, but falls into a life of crime and violence.
- Who directed Blood Brothers?
- Blood Brothers was directed by Pasquale Squitieri.
- Who stars in Blood Brothers?
- Blood Brothers stars Franco Nero, Claudia Cardinale, Fabio Testi, Raymond Pellegrin, Lina Polito, Rita Forzano.
- How long is Blood Brothers?
- Blood Brothers has a runtime of 2h 10m (130 minutes).
- What genre is Blood Brothers?
- Blood Brothers is a Crime, Drama film.
- Where was Blood Brothers produced?
- Blood Brothers was produced in Italy.