Honor Thy Father (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1973, Honor Thy Father is a drama, crime, tv movie and history film directed by Paul Wendkos, running about 97 minutes. “The rise and fall of an organized crime family.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. Honor Thy Father stars Joseph Bologna as Salvatore (Bill) Bonnano, Brenda Vaccaro as Rosalie Bonnano, Raf Vallone as Joseph Bonnano and Richard S. Castellano as Frank Labruzzo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Honor Thy Father has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Honor Thy Father page.
If you liked it. Fans of Honor Thy Father tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Honor Thy Father (1973)?
- In US, Honor Thy Father is available to stream on FlixFling and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Honor Thy Father worth watching?
- Honor Thy Father holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, tv movie and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Honor Thy Father?
- Honor Thy Father stars Joseph Bologna, Brenda Vaccaro, Raf Vallone, Richard S. Castellano and Joe De Santis.
- When was Honor Thy Father released?
- Honor Thy Father was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.