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5.7 / 10(17 votes)IMDb19851h 38mFrance

Mixed Blood

Cocaïne

“Drugs. Sex. Murder. All in a day's work for the kids of mixed blood”

Synopsis

On the mean streets of New York City, a dog-eat-dog mentality reigns among the destitute citizens. In one of the many abandoned buildings in the neighborhood of Alphabet City lives the Brazilian Rita La Punta, along with her delinquent son, Thiago, and a gang of Hispanic teens charged with selling heroin and cocaine. When Rita and her young gang members get involved in a minor turf war, the violence escalates out of control, touching everyone and sparing no one.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Toronto International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

October 18, 1985

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Paul Morrissey
Screenplay & Story
Paul Morrissey
Original Score
Coati Mundi
Original Title
Cocaïne
Country of Origin
France
Spoken Languages
English, Portuguese
Runtime
1h 38m
Production Studios
Sara Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Paul Morrissey

Screenplay & Story

Paul Morrissey

Original Score & Music

Coati Mundi

Director of Photography

Stefan Zapasnik

Film Editing

Scott Vickrey

Producers

Antoine Gannagé, Steven Fierberg, Alain Sarde

Department Leadership Roster

Paul Morrissey

Paul Morrissey

Director

Scott Vickrey

Editor

Stefan Zapasnik

Director of Photography

Coati Mundi

Coati Mundi

Original Music Composer

Antoine Gannagé

Producer

Steven Fierberg

Steven Fierberg

Producer

Paul Morrissey

Paul Morrissey

Writer

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mixed Blood

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Mixed Blood about?

On the mean streets of New York City, a dog-eat-dog mentality reigns among the destitute citizens. In one of the many abandoned buildings in the neighborhood of Alphabet City lives the Brazilian Rita La Punta, along with her delinquent son, Thiago, and a gang of Hispanic teens charged with selling heroin and cocaine. When Rita and her young gang members get involved in a minor turf war, the violence escalates out of control, touching everyone and sparing no one.

Who directed Mixed Blood?

Mixed Blood was directed by Paul Morrissey.

Who stars in Mixed Blood?

The principal cast of Mixed Blood includes Marília Pêra, Rodney Harvey, Linda Kerridge, Geraldine Smith, Angel David.

When was Mixed Blood released and how long is it?

Mixed Blood was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.

Who composed the musical score for Mixed Blood?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Mixed Blood was composed by Coati Mundi.