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Blood Brothers
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Blood Brothers

1974-02-23 · 130 min · ★ 6.2

Crime · Drama

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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Directors
Pasquale Squitieri
Production companies
Documento Film
Countries
Italy
Status
Released

Top Cast

Franco NeroFranco NeroNicola Bellizzi
Claudia CardinaleClaudia CardinaleLucia Esposito
Fabio TestiFabio TestiDon Gaetano Fungillo
Raymond PellegrinRaymond PellegrinAiossa
Lina PolitoLina PolitoNanina Scognamilio
Rita ForzanoRita ForzanoLuisella
Antonio OrlandoAntonio OrlandoPasquale Scalzo
Sonia VivianiSonia VivianiDonna Maria
Gengher GattiGengher GattiPrence
Rosalia MaggioRosalia MaggioAmalia Scognamiglio
Edoardo MasciaDon Antonio
Nino VingelliNino VingelliGigino la Charonge
Benito ArtesiBenito ArtesiPazzariello
Anna WalterDonna Amalia
Marcello FiloticoCourt President
Enrico MaistoEnrico MaistoDonna Maria's Husband
Giuseppe MorabitoGiuseppe Morabito
Virgilio VillaniStudent
Antonio FerranteAntonio FerranteDon Gaetano's Henchman
Tony AskinTony Askin

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