Honor Thy Father
"The rise and fall of an organized crime family."
Originally released in 1973. Honor Thy Father is a crime/history film. directed by Paul Wendkos.
Starring Joseph Bologna, Brenda Vaccaro, and Raf Vallone
Synopsis
Joseph Bologna stars as Bill Bonanno in this made-for-television adaptation of the controversial bestseller from Gay Talese, chronicling the rise of New York's infamous Bonanno organized crime family. When his father disappears in 1964 and Bill is compelled to take over the "empire," other mafiosi attempt to take what's theirs. Brenda Vaccaro and Richard S. Castellano fill out the impressive cast of this gripping crime tale.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 1, 1973
52 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Joseph Bologna
as Salvatore (Bill) Bonnano
Brenda Vaccaro
as Rosalie Bonnano
Raf Vallone
as Joseph Bonnano
Richard S. Castellano
as Frank Labruzzo
Joe De Santis
as Joe Magliocco
Vic Tayback
as Don A. Tirello
Joseph Campanella
as Narrator (voice)
Gilbert Green
as Gaspare de Gregorio
Marc Lawrence
as Stefano Magaddino
Louis Zorich
as Joe Notario
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Halcyon Productions
- Metromedia Producers Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Honor Thy Father about?
Joseph Bologna stars as Bill Bonanno in this made-for-television adaptation of the controversial bestseller from Gay Talese, chronicling the rise of New York's infamous Bonanno organized crime fami...
Who directed Honor Thy Father?
Honor Thy Father was directed by Paul Wendkos.
How long is Honor Thy Father?
Honor Thy Father has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Honor Thy Father released?
Honor Thy Father was released on March 1, 1973 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Honor Thy Father?
The main cast of Honor Thy Father includes Joseph Bologna, Brenda Vaccaro, Raf Vallone, Richard S. Castellano, Joe De Santis.