The Brotherhood (1968)
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In Martin Ritt's The Brotherhood, Kirk Douglas plays Frank Ginetta, an old-line Mafioso who resents the newer policies encouraged by his younger brother Vince (Alex Cord). Frank resists all attempts at modernizing his operation, whereupon Vince cajoles his father-in-law Dominick Bertolo (Luther Adler) to spearhead an inter-mob rebellion. Summing up Bertolo as a rat and a liar, Frank has the man murdered in a graphically brutal fashion. It is up to Vince to exact retribution by killing his own brother. Lewis John Carlino's screenplay includes many of the elements that would gain legendary status upon the release of The Godfather, including the dreaded "kiss of death." Star Kirk Douglas also served as producer. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Kirk Douglas, Alex Cord, (more)
- Director(s):
- Martin Ritt
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of The Brotherhood
In Martin Ritt's The Brotherhood, Kirk Douglas plays Frank Ginetta, an old-line Mafioso who resents the newer policies encouraged by his younger brother Vince (Alex Cord). Frank resists all attempts at modernizing his operation, whereupon Vince cajoles his father-in-law Dominick Bertolo (Luther Adler) to spearhead an inter-mob rebellion. Summing up Bertolo as a rat and a liar, Frank has the man murdered in a graphically brutal fashion. It is up to Vince to exact retribution by killing his own brother. Lewis John Carlino's screenplay includes many of the elements that would gain legendary status upon the release of The Godfather, including the dreaded "kiss of death." Star Kirk Douglas also served as producer. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 96 mins
Complete Cast of The Brotherhood
- Kirk Douglas - Frank
- Irene Papas - Ida
- Susan Strasberg - Emma
- Eduardo Ciannelli - Don Peppino
- Connie Scott - Carmelo Ginetta
- Val Bisoglio - Cheech
- Barry Primus - Vido
- Alex Cord - Vince
- Luther Adler - Bertolo
- Murray Hamilton - Egan
- Joe de Santis - Pietro
- Val Avery - Jake
- Alan Hewitt - Sol Levin
- Michele Cimarosa - Toto
- Director(s):
- Martin Ritt
- Writer(s):
- Lewis John Carlino
- Producer(s):
- Kirk Douglas
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13(Profanity, Not For Children, Violence)
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