The Family Rico

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In this TV movie, Ben Gazzara plays a powerful mobster put in an embarrassing position by brother Sal Mineo. When Mineo refuses to carry out a contract killing, Gazzara is ordered to kill him. After learning the identity of the "hit," he realizes that his brother acted out of loyalty.

Rating:

NR
Genre:

Drama, Television
Directed By:

Paul Wendkos
Written By:

David Karp
Runtime:

73 minutes
Studio:

CBS

Cast

Ben Gazzara
as Eddie Rico

Sal Mineo
as Nick Rico

Jack Carter
as McGee

Jo Van Fleet
as Mama Rico

Dane Clark
as Boston Phil

Leif Erickson
as Mike Lamont

James Farentino
as Gino Rico

John Marley
as Sid Kubik

John Randolph
as Malaks

Sian Barbara Allen
as Nora

Michael Anderson Jr.
as Georgie

Tom Pedi
as Angelo

Alberto Morin
as Chauffeur

Alan Vint
as John Ryan

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Critic Reviews for The Family Rico

All Critics (1) | Top Critics (1)

It's serviceable but, following the norm in made‐for‐TV movies, it is dissipated in erratic pacing, awkward editing and the absence of a cohesive focus.

Jun 27, 2018 | Full Review…

John J. O'Connor
New York Times
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