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Drama thriller

The Bloody Brood (1959): Cast

The Bloody Brood (1959) movie poster

The Bloody Brood is a 1959 drama thriller directed by Julian Roffman, starring Peter Falk as Nico, Ron Hartmann and Jack Betts. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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The Bloody Brood (1959) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Julian Roffman
Genres
Drama , Thriller , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Bloody Brood About?

The premise of The Bloody Brood without spoilers.

Nico, a ruthless drug dealer, murders a telegram messenger boy simply for sport, urged on by his accomplice, TV director Francis. Frustrated by the police’s sluggish investigation, the boy’s older brother Cliff takes matters into his own hands, delving into a grim underworld of vice, brutality and relentless violence.

The Bloody Brood Themes & Keywords

· 24 tags
  • psychotronic film
  • exploitation film
  • beat
  • poisoning
  • impersonation
  • talk to the police
  • telegram
  • reference to brother's death
  • squealing
  • beating
  • police arrest
  • knife
+12 more
  • dating
  • violence
  • beatnik
  • drugs
  • canuxploitation
  • hamburger
  • glass
  • fragments of glass
  • party
  • bar
  • death
  • delinquent
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Cast & crew

The Bloody Brood Cast & Characters

Peter Falk leads the cast as Nico, with Ron Hartmann as Francis and Jack Betts as Cliff. Directed by Julian Roffman; 11 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Bloody Brood

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From the director

More from Julian Roffman

One more film directed by Julian Roffman: The Mask.

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Videos

The Bloody Brood Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Bloody Brood.

The Bloody Brood (1959) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Cars

Cars in The Bloody Brood

7 cars on screen, including the 1959 Ford Custom 300 and the 1958 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88.

All 7 cars
  • 1959 Ford Custom 300 in The Bloody Brood 1959 Ford Custom 300 Minor role
  • 1958 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 in The Bloody Brood 1958 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Minor role
  • 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air in The Bloody Brood 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Background role
  • 1958 Chevrolet Delray in The Bloody Brood 1958 Chevrolet Delray Background role

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FAQ

The Bloody Brood FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Bloody Brood, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Bloody Brood?

The Bloody Brood runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was The Bloody Brood released?

The Bloody Brood was released on October 26, 1959.

Who directed The Bloody Brood?

The Bloody Brood was directed by Julian Roffman.

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Who is in the cast of The Bloody Brood?

The Bloody Brood stars Peter Falk as Nico, Ron Hartmann as Francis and Jack Betts as Cliff, among 11 credited actors.

Does The Bloody Brood have a post-credit scene?

No. The Bloody Brood has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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