Blood Ties, also known as Il cugino americano, which translates from the Italian as The American Cousin, is a 1986 Italian-American television film directed by Giacomo Battiato.

It was shown at the 43rd Venice International Film Festival, where it was awarded as best television production.

[1] The film is produced by RAI, Showtime and Viacom International.

[2] It was shot in Palermo and New York City with a budget of about US$5 million.

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