
Blood Ties(2013)
Two brothers, on either side of the law, face off over organized crime in Brooklyn during the 1970s.


“Never cross family.”
Once-incarcerated Marcus Cowans is trying to turn over a new leaf with the support of his loving family. Upon discovering that one of his brothers may have been involved in a horrific crime, Marcus grapples with the limits of brotherhood and loyalty. He and his family, increasingly weary of the justice system’s failings, end up in the crosshairs of a seasoned but jaded detective.

Omar Epps
Marcus Cowans

William Catlett
Drew Cowans

Glynn Turman
Lloyd Cowans

Curtiss Cook
Anthony Cowans

Vanessa Bell Calloway
Della Cowans

Erica Tazel
Eva Dylan

Vaughn W. Hebron
Terry Cowans

Michael Beach
Greg Hansen
Keisha Epps
Tisha Cowans

Ashley A. Williams
Loren Cowans
The Devil You Know is a thriller, drama, crime film released in 2022. Directed by Charles Murray, it stars Omar Epps, William Catlett, Glynn Turman. Once-incarcerated Marcus Cowans is trying to turn over a new leaf with the support of his loving family. Upon discovering that one of his brothers may have been involved in a horrific crime, Marcus grapples with the limits of brotherhood and loyalty. He and his family, increasingly weary of the justice system’s failings, end up in the crosshairs of a seasoned but jaded detective.
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