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Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife (1987): Cast & Plot

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Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife is a 1987 film directed by Paul Wendkos, starring Melissa Gilbert as Marian, Joe Penny and Eileen Brennan. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife (1987) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Paul Wendkos
Original language
English
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The story

What Is Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife About?

The premise of Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

She vows to love, honor and obey Eddie forever, yet the family already knows the brief span allotted to her. A talented fashion designer marries a charming lawyer, only to learn his father is an infamous mafia don, thrusting her into a dangerous world of loyalty, betrayal and deadly expectations.

Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife Themes & Keywords

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  • bare chested male
  • hairy chest
  • husband wife relationship
  • family relationships
  • crime of passion
  • drug trade
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Cast & crew

Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife Cast & Characters

Melissa Gilbert leads the cast as Marian, with Joe Penny as Edward Moran and Eileen Brennan as Sylvia. Directed by Paul Wendkos; 15 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Paul Wendkos

More films directed by Paul Wendkos, best-rated first: The Mephisto Waltz, A Match Made in Heaven, Message from Nam and Guilty Until Proven Innocent.

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Plot

Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife Plot Summary

What happens in Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Marian is an up-and-coming fashion designer in New York, chasing creative dreams amid the city’s fast pace and dazzling skyline. One morning, on her way to work, she faces a brutal mugging, an event that could shatter any designer’s plans. She reports the crime, and the police catch the thief, bringing a sense of relief even as the day’s strange turn begins to unfold.

Full summary

The whole story of Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is Marian's profession at the start of the story?

Details

Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “黑手党叛徒” and “Promessa de Sangue”.

Also known as
  • 黑手党叛徒
  • Promessa de Sangue
  • Vots de sang (La història de la dona d’un mafiós)

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Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife?

Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife released?

Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife was released on January 18, 1987.

Who directed Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife?

Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife was directed by Paul Wendkos.

More films by Paul Wendkos

Who is in the cast of Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife?

Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife stars Melissa Gilbert as Marian, Joe Penny as Edward Moran and Eileen Brennan as Sylvia, among 15 credited actors.

Does Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife have a post-credit scene?

No. Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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