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62% Critic Match
Blood Brothers
“IN THE MOUTH THE HONEY TO SWEETEN WRONGS, IN THE HAND THE RAZOR TO AVENGE OFFENCES”
6.2 / 10• 1974• 2h 10m•NR• Italian
CrimeDrama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Franco Nero
Nicola Bellizzi
Lead
Claudia Cardinale
Lucia Esposito
Fabio Testi
Don Gaetano Fungillo
Raymond Pellegrin
Aiossa
Lina Polito
Nanina Scognamilio
Rita Forzano
Luisella
AO
Antonio Orlando
Pasquale Scalzo
Sonia Viviani
Donna Maria
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Pasquale Squitieri's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Blood Brothers is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
