True Blood
Synopsis
Teenager Ray Trueblood is wrongfully accused of murdering a police officer after his fellow gang member Billy Masters does the deed. Hoping to elude the police, he flees Brooklyn, NY and joins the U.S. Marines. Returning 10 years later, Trueblood is dismayed to learn that his younger brother Donny is now running with a gang led by Masters. Trueblood soon finds himself depending on his military training & experience to protect his friends and family from the ruthless Masters.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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True Blood (1989) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-06-22
Top Cast
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Jeff Fahey
Raymond Trueblood
Chad Lowe
Donny Trueblood
Sherilyn Fenn
Jennifer Scott
James Tolkan
Det. Joseph Hanley
Billy Drago
Billy "Spider" Masters
Ken Foree
Det. Charlie Gates
Brodie Greer
Det. Tony Williams
John Capodice
Frank Santos
Leon Addison Brown
Roach
Stanley Perryman
Blade
Everett Mendes III
Bobby Gaines
Shawn O'Neil
Woody McCaffrey
Jeffrey Vaughn
Jimmy Mack
Eavenly Shin
Charlie Jones
Maurice Phelps
Fred Parker
Rhett Creighton
Young Donny
Robert Manzari
Det. Peter Evans
Jim Lovelett
Det. Brian Randell
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 28, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Kerr
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Kerr
- Original Score
- Scott Roewe
- Original Title
- True Blood
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Kerr
Frank Kerr
Scott Roewe
Mark Morris
Michael Haight
Peter Maris
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Morris
Director of Photography
Michael Haight
Editor
Scott Roewe
Original Music Composer
Peter Maris
Producer
Frank Kerr
Writer
Frank Kerr
Director
Jim Lovelett
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About True Blood
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is True Blood about?
Teenager Ray Trueblood is wrongfully accused of murdering a police officer after his fellow gang member Billy Masters does the deed. Hoping to elude the police, he flees Brooklyn, NY and joins the U.S. Marines. Returning 10 years later, Trueblood is dismayed to learn that his younger brother Donny is now running with a gang led by Masters. Trueblood soon finds himself depending on his military training & experience to protect his friends and family from the ruthless Masters.
Who directed True Blood?
True Blood was directed by Frank Kerr.
Who stars in True Blood?
The principal cast of True Blood includes Jeff Fahey, Chad Lowe, Sherilyn Fenn, James Tolkan, Billy Drago.
When was True Blood released and how long is it?
True Blood was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for True Blood?
The original motion picture soundtrack for True Blood was composed by Scott Roewe.
What is the age rating and content advisory for True Blood?
True Blood holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).