Blood Brothers

Blood Brothers

IN THE MOUTH THE HONEY TO SWEETEN WRONGS, IN THE HAND THE RAZOR TO AVENGE OFFENCES

1974 · 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.

Directed by Pasquale Squitieri · Written by Ugo Pirro

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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
Edoardo Mascia Don Antonio
Nino Vingelli Gigino la Charonge

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