The Brothers Rico
“Three hunted men and their desperate women...”
Synopsis
Eddie Rico, the erstwhile bookkeeper for a big Mafia boss, is now making a living as an honest merchant in Florida with his family. Things go sour when the police start a search for his syndicate-linked brothers who are on the lam after a big hit, forcing Eddie to get involved with the Mafia again.
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The Brothers Rico (1957) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-03-21
Top Cast
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Richard Conte
Eddie Rico
Dianne Foster
Alice Rico
Kathryn Grant
Norah Malaks Rico
Larry Gates
Sid Kubik
James Darren
Johnny Rico
Argentina Brunetti
Mrs. Rico
Lamont Johnson
Peter Malaks
Harry Bellaver
Mike Lamotta
Paul Picerni
Gino Rico
Paul Dubov
Phil
Rudy Bond
Charlie Gonzales
Richard Bakalyan
Vic Tucci
William Phipps
Joe Wesson
Mimi Aguglia
George Blagoi
George Cisar
Patricia Donahue
Jane Easton
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Karlson
- Screenplay & Story
- Lewis Meltzer, Ben Perry, Dalton Trumbo
- Original Score
- George Duning
- Original Title
- The Brothers Rico
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- William Goetz Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Karlson
Lewis Meltzer, Ben Perry, Dalton Trumbo, Georges Simenon
George Duning
Burnett Guffey
Charles Nelson
William Goetz, Lewis J. Rachmil
Department Leadership Roster
William Goetz
Producer
Charles Nelson
Editor
Burnett Guffey
Director of Photography
Lewis Meltzer
Screenplay
George Duning
Original Music Composer
Phil Karlson
Director
Ben Perry
Screenplay
Lewis J. Rachmil
Producer
Dalton Trumbo
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Brothers Rico
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What is The Brothers Rico about?
Eddie Rico, the erstwhile bookkeeper for a big Mafia boss, is now making a living as an honest merchant in Florida with his family. Things go sour when the police start a search for his syndicate-linked brothers who are on the lam after a big hit, forcing Eddie to get involved with the Mafia again.
Who directed The Brothers Rico?
The Brothers Rico was directed by Phil Karlson.
Who stars in The Brothers Rico?
The principal cast of The Brothers Rico includes Richard Conte, Dianne Foster, Kathryn Grant, Larry Gates, James Darren.
When was The Brothers Rico released and how long is it?
The Brothers Rico was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Brothers Rico?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Brothers Rico was composed by George Duning.
Is The Brothers Rico based on a book or true story?
The Brothers Rico is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Georges Simenon".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Brothers Rico?
The Brothers Rico holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).