Family Killer (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1973, Family Killer is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Vittorio Schiraldi, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. Stefano, son of the Mafia Don Angelino Ferrante, is killed by Gaspare Ardizzone (John Saxon) for refusing to sell some valuable land. The old don sends for Ferrante Santino Billeci from America, in the hope that he'll be able to help in getting revenge. But Gaspar, meanwhile, is becoming the most powerful and ruthless boss of the area...
Who’s in it. Family Killer stars Arthur Kennedy as Don Angelino Ferrante, John Saxon as Gaspare Ardizzone, Agostina Belli as Mariuccia Ferrante and Pino Colizzi as Massimo D'Amico, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Family Killer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Family Killer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Family Killer tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Family Killer (1973)?
- In US, Family Killer is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Family Killer worth watching?
- Family Killer holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Family Killer?
- Family Killer stars Arthur Kennedy, John Saxon, Agostina Belli, Pino Colizzi and Spiros Focás.
- When was Family Killer released?
- Family Killer was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.