Blood Brothers - 1974

Set in Naples at the end of the 19th century, I Guappi tells the story of a strange friendship between the powerful and charismatic Camorra boss, Don Gaetano (Fabio Testi), and one of the many scugnizzi who grew up on the streets, Nicola Bellizzi (Franco Nero). Nicola, thanks to Don Gaetano's protection, becomes first an honoured picciotto of the Camorra and then a lawyer. He tries to break away from his 'family', but falls back into a life of crime and violence.

130min
1974
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.7/10

Cast

Franco Nero profile pictureFranco NeroNicola Bellizzi
Claudia Cardinale profile pictureClaudia CardinaleLucia Esposito
Fabio Testi profile pictureFabio TestiDon Gaetano Fungillo
Lina Polito profile pictureLina PolitoNanina Scognamilio
Rita Forzano profile pictureRita ForzanoLuisella
Antonio Orlando profile pictureAntonio OrlandoPasquale Scalzo
Sonia Viviani profile pictureSonia VivianiDonna Maria
Gengher Gatti profile pictureGengher GattiCapo Camorra
Nino Vingelli profile pictureNino VingelliGigino la Charonge
Benito Artesi profile pictureBenito ArtesiPazzariello
Enrico Maisto profile pictureEnrico MaistoDonna Maria's Husband
Salvatore Billa profile pictureSalvatore BillaDon Carluccio Tre Palle

About Blood Brothers

Blood Brothers Overview

Set in Naples at the end of the 19th century, I Guappi tells the story of a strange friendship between the powerful and charismatic Camorra boss, Don Gaetano (Fabio Testi), and one of the many scugnizzi who grew up on the streets, Nicola Bellizzi (Franco Nero). Nicola, thanks to Don Gaetano's protection, becomes first an honoured picciotto of the Camorra and then a lawyer. He tries to break away from his 'family', but falls back into a life of crime and violence.

Runtime: 130min

Extra details

Original Title: I Guappi
Original Language: Italian
Directed By: Pasquale Squitieri
Production Companies
Documento Film