Family Honor
Family Honor

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Family Honor

1973
Movie
96 min
English

Hard hitting, gritty but low budget mob drama of disgraced mobster trying to go straight but not allowed to by his "family" unit.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Richard BenedictGenres: Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

A wealthy socialite discovers her husband is involved in organized crime after he is murdered. She is then targeted by the mob and must protect herself and her children.

Critical Reception

Family Honor was a made-for-television movie that garnered mixed to negative reviews upon its release. While it aimed for a dramatic portrayal of a woman in peril, critics often found the plot predictable and the performances uneven. It is largely forgotten today, seen as a product of its time with a formulaic approach to crime dramas.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • Performances are generally uninspired, failing to elevate the material.

  • Lacks the tension and depth expected of a crime drama.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this made-for-TV movie, but its limited presence suggests a lack of strong audience engagement or memorable impact.

Fun Fact

The film was notably one of Inger Stevens' final acting roles before her untimely death in 1979.

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