Bride of Violence (1991)
"Vendetta: Secrets of a Mafia Bride" (original title)

Director:

Stuart Margolin

Writers:

Ennio De Concini, Alan DiFiore,

Stars:

Jason Allen, Carol Alt, Victor Argo

Cast

Credited cast:
Jason Allen	...	Junior
Carol Alt	...	Nancy
Victor Argo	...	Persico
Billy Barty	...	Victor
Josie Bell	...	Cissy
Tobin Bell	...	Barman
Thomas Calabro	...	Nearco
Stelio Candelli	...	Galante
Federico Caprara	...	Alfredo
Russel Case	...	Doctor
Lewis E. Ciannelli	...	Jimmy (as Lewis Edward Ciannelli)
Anthony DeSando	...	Albert
Serena Grandi	...	Nancy's Mother
Eva Grimaldi	...	Brenda
Mickey Knox	...	Corallo

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

two part tv movie | mafia | female nudity | based on novel

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

Italy USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 May 1991 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Family Matter

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Reteitalia, Titanus, Tribune Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

240 min 240 min (2 parts) 120 min (video)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Followed by Bride of Violence 2 (1993)

User Reviews

One thing rescues this chick flick -- a great gun scene

"Mafia Bride" is a chick flick with goombah costumes and sets. This pseudo tragedy presents a female lead on a course to get revenge for a parent, but she discovers she is marrying the murderer. (Yawn.) However, the hit man groom, played by Eric Roberts, has the energy to carry interest to the end of the of the film, no matter how much one despises chick flicks. The absolute highlight -- worth picking up a copy for, is his stunning performance of a perfectly choreographed shooting scene in a restaurant. (Whether it's Roberts or a stunt man is irrelevant.) I've watched a lot of Steven Seagal and others who are in movies that showcase the well trained fighter -- not the back-up to the title character in a movie obviously made for the romance *spit* *spit* story. Still, this scene was out of sight. Leaping, shooting, rolling, shooting.... you have to see it to begin to grasp it.

I wouldn't want to hear one of my knowledgeable fellow NRA members give it a critique -- but the artistry here was breathtaking.