Blood Brothers (1975): cast, story & where to watch

1975 · Film · ★ 5.5

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Released in 1975, Blood Brothers is a drama and western film directed by Werner W. Wallroth, running about 92 minutes.

What it’s about. In 1864, American soldiers massacre a Cheyenne village at Sand Creek. Disgusted by the massacre, Harmonika, one of the soldiers, deserts the army and is captured by the Indians. At first, the Cheyenne hold him responsible for the murder of the wife and the son of their chief Grauer Esel, but soon Harmonika obtains the tribe′s confidence.

Who’s in it. Blood Brothers stars Dean Reed as Harmonika, Gojko Mitić as Harter Felsen, Gisela Freudenberg as Rehkitz and Jörg Panknin as Joe, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Blood Brothers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blood Brothers page.

If you liked it. Fans of Blood Brothers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Blood Brothers (1975)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Blood Brothers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Blood Brothers worth watching?
Blood Brothers holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Blood Brothers?
Blood Brothers stars Dean Reed, Gojko Mitić, Gisela Freudenberg, Jörg Panknin and Cornel Ispas.
When was Blood Brothers released?
Blood Brothers was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.