Blood Ties (1986 film)

Blood Ties
Written byCorrado Augias
Giacomo Battiato
Directed byGiacomo Battiato
StarringBrad Davis
Tony Lo Bianco
Vincent Spano
Barbara De Rossi
Music byCelso Valli
Country of originUnited States
Original languageItalian
Production
CinematographyRomano Albani
EditorMario Morra
Original release
NetworkShowtime
ReleaseDecember 14, 1986 (1986-12-14)

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]

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]

The film was broadcast by Showtime on December 14, 1986.[4]

Cast

References

  1. ^ "'Blood Ties' Stuck in TV-Movie Mire". Lexington Herald-Leader. December 14, 1986. Retrieved 3 July 2012.
  2. ^ John J. O'Connor (December 23, 1986). "'BLOOD TIES,' MOB DRAMA FROM ITALY". The New York Times. Retrieved 3 July 2012.
  3. ^ Maria Pia Fusco (November 3, 1985). "Mafia ma non solo". La Repubblica. Retrieved 3 July 2012.
  4. ^ Daniel Ruth (December 12, 1986). "Blood Ties' cuts deep to heart of underworld". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 3 July 2012.


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