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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.
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| Also Known As: |
Blood Brothers
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| Production Status: |
Released |
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| Genres: |
Drama |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 56 min. |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R |
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| Distributors: |
Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution
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| Production Co.: |
Kings Road Entertainment
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| Studios: |
Warner Bros. Pictures
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| Filming Locations: |
New York City, New York
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| Produced in: |
United States |
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