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.
Starring
Franco Nero, Claudia Cardinale, Fabio Testi
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Year context
Blood Brothers was released 52 years ago in 1974.
Overview
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 hi...
Blood Brothers is a Crime, Drama film with a runtime of 2h 10m.
CAST (20)
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
RM
Rosalia Maggio
Amalia Scognamiglio
EM
Edoardo Mascia
Don Antonio
Nino Vingelli
Gigino la Charonge
Benito Artesi
Pazzariello
AW
Anna Walter
Donna Amalia
MF
Marcello Filotico
Court President
Enrico Maisto
Donna Maria's Husband
Giuseppe Morabito
VV
Virgilio Villani
Student
Antonio Ferrante
Don Gaetano's Henchman
Tony Askin
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Blood Brothers about?
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.
How long is Blood Brothers?
Blood Brothers has a runtime of 130 minutes (2h 10m).
Who stars in Blood Brothers?
The cast of Blood Brothers includes Franco Nero, Claudia Cardinale, Fabio Testi, Raymond Pellegrin, Lina Polito.
What is the rating of Blood Brothers?
Blood Brothers has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 16 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Crime
Drama
