Blood Ties (1986 film)
Blood Ties, also known as Il cugino americano, which translates from the Italian as The American Cousin, is a 1986 Italian-American television film directed by Giacomo Battiato. It was shown at the 43rd Venice International Film Festival, where it was awarded as best television production.[1]
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| Directed by | Giacomo Battiato |
| Music by | Celso Valli |
| Cinematography | Romano Albani |
| Edited by | Mario Morra |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | Italian |
The film is produced by RAI, Showtime and Viacom International.[2] It was shot in Palermo and New York City with a budget of about US$5 million.[3]
Cast
- Brad Davis: Julian Salina
- Tony Lo Bianco: Judge Guiliano Salina
- Vincent Spano: Mark Ciuni
- Barbara De Rossi: Louisa Masseria
- Arnoldo Foà: Vincenzo Ammirati
- Angelo Infanti: Romano
- Delia Boccardo: Sara Salina
- Ricky Tognazzi: Riccardo
- Michael V. Gazzo: Joseph Salina
- María Conchita Alonso: Caterina Ammirati
- Joe Spinell: Joey, New York Goon
- Elio Zamuto
References
- "'Blood Ties' Stuck in TV-Movie Mire". Lexington Herald-Leader. December 14, 1986. Retrieved 3 July 2012.
- John J. O'Connor (December 23, 1986). "'BLOOD TIES,' MOB DRAMA FROM ITALY". The New York Times. Retrieved 3 July 2012.
- Maria Pia Fusco (November 3, 1985). "Mafia ma non solo". La Repubblica. Retrieved 3 July 2012.
- Daniel Ruth (December 12, 1986). "Blood Ties' cuts deep to heart of underworld". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 3 July 2012.
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