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Kirk Douglas, Alex Cord, Irene Papas, Luther Adler, Susan Strasberg ... see more see more... , Murray Hamilton , Eduardo Ciannelli , Joe De Santis , Connie Scott , Val Avery , Val Bisoglio , Alan Hewitt , Barry Primus , Michele Cimarosa

In Martin Ritt's The Brotherhood, Kirk Douglas plays Frank Ginetta, an old-line Mafioso who resents the newer policies encouraged by his younger brother Vince (Alex Cord). Frank resists all attempts a... read more read more...t modernizing his operation, whereupon Vince cajoles his father-in-law Dominick Bertolo (Luther Adler) to spearhead an inter-mob rebellion. Summing up Bertolo as a rat and a liar, Frank has the man murdered in a graphically brutal fashion. It is up to Vince to exact retribution by killing his own brother. Lewis John Carlino's screenplay includes many of the elements that would gain legendary status upon the release of The Godfather, including the dreaded "kiss of death." Star Kirk Douglas also served as producer. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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PG-13, 1 hr. 36 min.

Directed by: Martin Ritt

Release Date: January 1, 1968

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DVD Release Date: May 14, 2002

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  • dukeakasmudge
    April 25, 2011
    dukeakasmudge
    I don't know why but I expected to like The Brotherhood from the start so I was disappointed when I didn't.It was OK I guess but it wasn't as good as I was hoping it would be.Maybe it was because Kurt Douglas was playing a gangster that I thought I would like this movie.It's noth... read moreing I'd recommend, Just something to watch

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Vincent Canby
May 9, 2005
Vincent Canby, New York Times

The Brotherhood has an old-fashioned, beautiful energy about it. Full Review

June 24, 2006
Time Out

[Director Martin] Ritt can do very little with the breast-beating which attends this tale of brotherly love and self-sacrifice. Full Review

Steve Crum
January 4, 2005
Steve Crum, Kansas City Kansan

Godfather-like saga has its moments.

May 24, 2003
Film4

The acting is memorable throughout - Douglas characteristically tense, Cord perfect as the smoother sibling and Adler menacing as the boss. Full Review

March 26, 2009
Variety

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Chuck O'Leary
September 8, 2005
Chuck O'Leary, Fantastica Daily

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Emanuel Levy
June 17, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

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Daniel M. Kimmel
February 21, 2005
Daniel M. Kimmel, Worcester Telegram & Gazette

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Carol Cling
April 16, 2004
Carol Cling, Las Vegas Review-Journal

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