Blood Ties (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1986, Blood Ties is a drama and crime film directed by Giacomo Battiato, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. An innocent American engineer is blackmailed by gangsters into a plot to assassinate his cousin, who is a judge in Sicily fighting the Mafia.
Who’s in it. Blood Ties stars Brad Davis as Julian Salina, Vincent Spano as Mark Ciuni, Barbara De Rossi as Louisa Masseria and Arnoldo Foà as Vincenzo Ammirati, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Blood Ties has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blood Ties page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blood Ties tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blood Ties (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Blood Ties change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Blood Ties worth watching?
- Blood Ties holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blood Ties?
- Blood Ties stars Brad Davis, Vincent Spano, Barbara De Rossi, Arnoldo Foà and Angelo Infanti.
- When was Blood Ties released?
- Blood Ties was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.