
Brothers in Blood
Synopsis
War is Hell... especially NAM. A group of battle weary soldiers in Vietnam are trapped behind enemy lines. There is no way back. No help on the way. It's only a matter of time and these guys intend to "Die Fighting". Bo Svenson and Peter Hooten together again (Inglorious Bastards) join the Late, great Werner Porchat (as a part-time drag queen commando) in this explosive Italian commando film.
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May 12, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tonino Valerii
- Screenplay & Story
- Roberto Leoni
- Original Score
- Riz Ortolani
- Original Title
- Brothers in Blood
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Minerva Pictures Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tonino Valerii
Roberto Leoni
Riz Ortolani
Department Leadership Roster
Tonino Valerii
Director
Roberto Leoni
Writer
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
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brothers in Blood
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Brothers in Blood about?
War is Hell... especially NAM. A group of battle weary soldiers in Vietnam are trapped behind enemy lines. There is no way back. No help on the way. It's only a matter of time and these guys intend to "Die Fighting". Bo Svenson and Peter Hooten together again (Inglorious Bastards) join the Late, great Werner Porchat (as a part-time drag queen commando) in this explosive Italian commando film.
Who directed Brothers in Blood?
Brothers in Blood was directed by Tonino Valerii.
Who stars in Brothers in Blood?
The principal cast of Brothers in Blood includes Bo Svenson, Martin Balsam, Peter Hooten, Werner Pochath, Pietro Torrisi.
When was Brothers in Blood released and how long is it?
Brothers in Blood was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Brothers in Blood?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Brothers in Blood was composed by Riz Ortolani.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Brothers in Blood?
Brothers in Blood holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).


















