Bloodbrothers (1978)

Synopsis: The trials and tribulations of the Italian American De Coco family are played out in this Bronx-set Robert Mulligan adaptation of the Richard Price novel. While brothers Chubby (Paul Sorvino) and... The trials and tribulations of the Italian American De Coco family are played out in this Bronx-set Robert Mulligan adaptation of the Richard Price novel. While brothers Chubby (Paul Sorvino) and Tommy (Tony Lo Bianco) live their lives as they always have--working at their construction jobs during the day and drinking and carousing at night--Tommy's son Stony (Richard Gere) is torn between following in his father's footsteps and answering the call of his heart to work with underprivileged children. Sidestepping blue-collar and Italian American stereotypes, Mulligan (TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD) generously explores the power of loyalty and dreams within the De Coco family, allowing his fine cast to express a breathtaking depth of emotion. Marilu Henner, Lo Bianco, and Sorvino shine, as does Gere in an early role that demonstrates his already smoldering screen presence and star-quality acting. [More]

Starring: Richard Gere, Paul Sorvino, Tony Lo Bianco, Lelia Goldoni

Starring: Richard Gere, Paul Sorvino, Tony Lo Bianco, Lelia Goldoni, Dixie King Wade, Kim Milford

Director: Robert Mulligan

Director: Robert Mulligan
Screenwriter: Walter Newman
Composer: Elmer Bernstein
Producer: Stephen Friedman

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