The Brotherhood
“Honor. Loyalty. Betrayal.”
Synopsis
The son of a powerful Mafia don comes home from his army service in Vietnam and wants to lead his own life, but family tradition, intrigues and powerplays involving his older brother dictate otherwise, and he finds himself being slowly drawn back into that world.
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Bocce scene from the film "The Brotherhood" (1968)
Type: Clip • Published 2010-09-13
Top Cast
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Kirk Douglas
Frank Ginetta
Alex Cord
Vince Ginetta
Irene Papas
Ida Ginetta
Luther Adler
Dominick Bertolo
Susan Strasberg
Emma Ginetta
Murray Hamilton
Jim Egan
Eduardo Ciannelli
Don Peppino
Joe De Santis
Pietro Rizzi
Connie Scott
Carmela Ginetta
Val Avery
Jake Rotherman
Val Bisoglio
Cheech
Alan Hewitt
Sol Levin
Barry Primus
Vido
Michele Cimarosa
Toto
Louis Badolati
Don Turridu
Hal Holbrook
Man at the Table (uncredited)
Anthony Marciona
Antonio (uncredited)
Paul Reubens
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Ritt
- Screenplay & Story
- Lewis John Carlino
- Original Score
- Lalo Schifrin
- Original Title
- The Brotherhood
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Brotherhood Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Ritt
Lewis John Carlino
Lalo Schifrin
Frank Bracht, Boris Kaufman
Frank Bracht
Kirk Douglas
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Ritt
Director
Frank Bracht
Editor
Kirk Douglas
Producer
Ruth Morley
Costume Design
Lewis John Carlino
Writer
Lalo Schifrin
Original Music Composer
Frank Bracht
Director of Photography
Boris Kaufman
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Brotherhood
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What is The Brotherhood about?
The son of a powerful Mafia don comes home from his army service in Vietnam and wants to lead his own life, but family tradition, intrigues and powerplays involving his older brother dictate otherwise, and he finds himself being slowly drawn back into that world.
Who directed The Brotherhood?
The Brotherhood was directed by Martin Ritt.
Who stars in The Brotherhood?
The principal cast of The Brotherhood includes Kirk Douglas, Alex Cord, Irene Papas, Luther Adler, Susan Strasberg.
When was The Brotherhood released and how long is it?
The Brotherhood was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Brotherhood?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Brotherhood was composed by Lalo Schifrin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Brotherhood?
The Brotherhood holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).