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Honor Thy Father
“The rise and fall of an organized crime family.”
5.0 / 10• 1973• 1h 37m•NR• English
CrimeHistoryDramaTV Movie
Storyline
Joseph Bologna stars as Bill Bonanno in this made-for-television adaptation of the controversial bestseller from Gay Talese, chronicling the rise of New York's infamous Bonanno organized crime family. When his father disappears in 1964 and Bill is compelled to take over the "empire," other mafiosi attempt to take what's theirs. Brenda Vaccaro and Richard S. Castellano fill out the impressive cast of this gripping crime tale.
Cast & Crew
Joseph Bologna
Salvatore (Bill) Bonnano
Lead
Brenda Vaccaro
Rosalie Bonnano
Raf Vallone
Joseph Bonnano
Richard S. Castellano
Frank Labruzzo
Joe De Santis
Joe Magliocco
Vic Tayback
Don A. Tirello
Joseph Campanella
Narrator (voice)
Gilbert Green
Gaspare de Gregorio
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Paul Wendkos's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Honor Thy Father is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
