Movie
Blood Brothers
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.
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Blood Brothers was released February 23, 1974. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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.
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Cast
Franco NeroNicola Bellizzi
Claudia CardinaleLucia Esposito
Fabio TestiDon Gaetano Fungillo
Raymond PellegrinAiossa
Lina PolitoNanina Scognamilio
Rita ForzanoLuisella
Sonia VivianiDonna MariaCredits
- Directed by
- Pasquale Squitieri
- Written by
- Pasquale Squitieri, Ugo Pirro, Pasquale Squitieri, Michele Prisco, Ugo Pirro
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Italian
- Original title
- I Guappi
Production
- Documento FilmItaly