Top Cast
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Brad Davis
Julian Salina
Tony Lo Bianco
Judge Guiliano Salina
Vincent Spano
Mark Ciuni
Barbara De Rossi
Louisa Masseria
Arnoldo Foà
Vincenzo Ammirati
Angelo Infanti
Romano
Delia Boccardo
Sara Salina
Ricky Tognazzi
Riccardo
Michael V. Gazzo
Joseph Salina
María Conchita Alonso
Caterina Ammirati
Joe Spinell
Joey, New York Goon #1
James Andronica
Jimmy, New York Goon #2
Anita Bartolucci
Louisa's Secretary
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 14, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Giacomo Battiato
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Katz, Corrado Augias, Giacomo Battiato
- Original Score
- Celso Valli
- Original Title
- Il cugino americano
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- RAI, Racing Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Giacomo Battiato
Robert Katz, Corrado Augias, Giacomo Battiato
Celso Valli
Romano Albani
Mario Morra
Alessandro Fracassi, Giovanna Genovese
Department Leadership Roster
Romano Albani
Director of Photography
Corrado Augias
Writer
Giacomo Battiato
Writer
Giacomo Battiato
Director
Celso Valli
Original Music Composer
Mario Morra
Editor
Paolo Biagetti
Production Design
Alessandro Fracassi
Producer
Giovanna Genovese
Producer
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 Blood Ties
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blood Ties about?
An innocent American engineer is blackmailed by gangsters into a plot to assassinate his cousin, who is a judge in Sicily fighting the Mafia.
Who directed Blood Ties?
Blood Ties was directed by Giacomo Battiato.
Who stars in Blood Ties?
The principal cast of Blood Ties includes Brad Davis, Tony Lo Bianco, Vincent Spano, Barbara De Rossi, Arnoldo Foà.
When was Blood Ties released and how long is it?
Blood Ties was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Blood Ties?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blood Ties was composed by Celso Valli.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blood Ties?
Blood Ties holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).