Blood Feud
Series Overview
Blood Feud is a 1983 television miniseries surrounding around the conflict between Jimmy Hoffa and Robert F. Kennedy in a 11-year span from 1957 until Kennedy's assassination in 1968. The 210-minute film was directed by Mike Newell and written by Robert Boris. It stars Robert Blake as Hoffa and Cotter Smith as Kennedy with Danny Aiello and Brian Dennehy in supporting roles as union associates of Hoffa's. The television film was distributed by Operation Prime Time, a syndicated block of television programming offered to mostly American independent stations. Blake was nominated for an Emmy and Golden Globe for Best Actor for his performance as Hoffa.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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Broadcast Syndication
1 Season • 2 Episodes
105 min per episode
1983 – 1983
Premiered: Mon, Apr 25, 1983
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Part 2”
Made for TV movie about Bobby Kennedy's campaign to bring Jimmy Hoffa to justice.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Newell
Robert Boris
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Boris
Writer
Mike Newell
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
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What is Blood Feud about?
Blood Feud is a 1983 television miniseries surrounding around the conflict between Jimmy Hoffa and Robert F. Kennedy in a 11-year span from 1957 until Kennedy's assassination in 1968. The 210-minute film was directed by Mike Newell and written by Robert Boris. It stars Robert Blake as Hoffa and Cotter Smith as Kennedy with Danny Aiello and Brian Dennehy in supporting roles as union associates of Hoffa's. The television film was distributed by Operation Prime Time, a syndicated block of television programming offered to mostly American independent stations. Blake was nominated for an Emmy and Golden Globe for Best Actor for his performance as Hoffa.
How many seasons does Blood Feud have?
Blood Feud comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Blood Feud?
Key cast members in Blood Feud include Robert Blake, Cotter Smith, Danny Aiello, Edward Albert, Brian Dennehy.
Who created or directed Blood Feud?
Blood Feud was developed and directed by Mike Newell.