Crime ·Drama · United States of America · 1968 · 1h 36m

The Brotherhood

The Brotherhood poster
Director
Martin Ritt
Cast
Kirk Douglas as Frank Ginetta Alex Cord as Vince Ginetta Irene Papas as Ida Ginetta Luther Adler as Dominick Bertolo Susan Strasberg as Emma Ginetta Murray Hamilton as Jim Egan
Crew
Frank Bracht — Director of Photography Boris Kaufman — Director of Photography Frank Bracht — Editor Lalo Schifrin — Original Music Composer Lewis John Carlino — Writer Kirk Douglas — Producer
Tagline

Honor. Loyalty. Betrayal.

Synopsis

The son of a powerful Mafia don comes home from his army service in Vietnam and wants to lead his own life, but family tradition, intrigues and powerplays involving his older brother dictate otherwise, and he finds himself being slowly drawn back into that world.

Mood & Themes
vietnam veterannew york cityassassinsibling relationshipitalian americanhitmanbrotherbrotherhoodpalermo, sicilymafiacontract killercrime syndicate
Key Collaborators
Martin Ritt Director Frank Bracht Director of Photography Boris Kaufman Director of Photography Frank Bracht Editor Lalo Schifrin Original Music Composer Lewis John Carlino Writer Kirk Douglas Producer Ruth Morley Costume Design
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