Blood Ties, also known as Il cugino americano, which translates from the Italian as The American Cousin, is a 1986 Italian-American television film directed by Giacomo Battiato. It was shown at the 43rd Venice International Film Festival, where it was awarded as best television production.

The film is produced by RAI, Showtime and Viacom International. It was shot in Palermo and New York City with a budget of about US$5 million.

Blood Ties (1986 film)

The film was broadcast by Showtime on December 14, 1986.

Blood Ties (1986 film)

Cast

Brad Davis as Julian Salina

Tony Lo Bianco as Judge Guiliano Salina

Vincent Spano as Mark Ciuni

Barbara De Rossi as Louisa Masseria

Arnoldo Foà as Vincenzo Ammirati

Angelo Infanti as Romano

Delia Boccardo as Sara Salina

Ricky Tognazzi as Riccardo

Michael V. Gazzo as Joseph Salina

María Conchita Alonso as Caterina Ammirati

Joe Spinell as Joey, New York Goon

Elio Zamuto

References

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1986 television films

1986 films

American crime drama films

Films about the Sicilian Mafia

Films set in Sicily

1986 crime drama films

Films directed by Giacomo Battiato

American drama television films

1980s English-language films

1980s American films

Blood Ties (1986 film)