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The Brotherhood

The Brotherhood

Honor. Loyalty. Betrayal.

19686.01h 36mPG-13

Overview

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.

Directed by Martin Ritt
Written by Lewis John Carlino
Produced by Kirk Douglas
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Top Cast

Kirk Douglas

Kirk Douglas

Frank Ginetta

Alex Cord

Alex Cord

Vince Ginetta

Irene Papas

Irene Papas

Ida Ginetta

Luther Adler

Luther Adler

Dominick Bertolo

Susan Strasberg

Susan Strasberg

Emma Ginetta

Murray Hamilton

Murray Hamilton

Jim Egan

Eduardo Ciannelli

Eduardo Ciannelli

Don Peppino

Joe De Santis

Joe De Santis

Pietro Rizzi

Connie Scott

Connie Scott

Carmela Ginetta

Val Avery

Val Avery

Jake Rotherman

Themes & Keywords

vietnam veterannew york cityassassinsibling relationshipitalian americanhitmanbrotherbrotherhoodpalermo, sicilymafiacontract killercrime syndicatebrother killing brothersnitchin hiding

About The Brotherhood

The Brotherhood is a crime, drama film released in 1968 exploring themes of vietnam veteran, new york city, assassin, sibling relationship, italian american, hitman. Directed by Martin Ritt, it stars Kirk Douglas, Alex Cord, Irene Papas. 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.

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