Blood Ties (1991) Horror Thriller Drama Fantasy
Blood Ties (1991) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details

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Blood Ties Plot Synopsis:
This film concerns the exploits of the "Carpathian American" society in Long Beach. Carpathian Americans are just like any other expatriate organization, they enjoy family get together, and share business opportunities (cf the Italian Americans ...). There is just one minor difference, the Carpathian Americans seem to have a predilection for drinking human blood. The film begins somewhere deep in the bible belt where teenager Cody wakes to find that intruders have just skewered his parents and are about to set fire to them for good measure. Despite being shot by a crossbow bolt Cody makes his escape from the "hunters". He remembers his parent's advice to him that if he was ever in trouble he should contact his uncle in Long Beach. The uncle turns out to be a local businessman (of an unscrupulous nature) and also a leading light in the "Carpathian American" society. Cody is introduced to other members of the society notably Harry, a crusading journalist and his non-Carpathian girlfriend/lawyer who wants to see his fellow Carpathians become more integrated, the wanton Celia who likes to have her neck bitten during moments of ecstasy, and "The Shrikes" a gang of tearaway biker teenage vampires. Before long Cody has been initiated into the terrible secret which ties this clan together. All would be well if it were not for the hunters who have followed Cody and are now seeking to destroy the nest of vampires they have found. The Carpathians must choose between their outward air of "respectability" and renewing an age old blood feud.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: This film concerns the exploits of the "Carpathian American" society in Long Beach. Carpathian Americans...
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Blood Ties Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1991 (more 1991 movies)
Country: United States
Writers: Richard Alan Shapiro
Producers: Gene Corman, Louis G. Friedman, Jim McBride, Esther Shapiro, Richard Alan Shapiro
Editors: Stephen Semel
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Blood Ties Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Harley Venton | ... | Harry Martin / Harlevon Martinescu |
| Patrick Bauchau | ... | Eli Chelarin |
| Kim Johnston Ulrich | ... | Amy Lorne (as Kim Johnston-Ulrich) |
| Michelle Johnson | ... | Celia |
| Salvator Xuereb | ... | Butcherbird ''Butch'' Vlad |
| Jason London | ... | Cody Puckett |
| Bo Hopkins | ... | Chief Hunter |
| Michael C. Gwynne | ... | Marvin |
| Robert Lesser | ... | Talk show host Alex Smart |
| Nicholas Kepros | ... | Vasile |
| Bill Landrum | ... | Guru |
| Robert Burr | ... | Dragomir |
| Gregory Scott Cummins | ... | Vampire hunter #2 |
| Robert Miano | ... | Vampire Hunter #3 |
| Marilyn Rockafellow | ... | Managing editor of the Long Beach Post Gazette |
| Ron Dortch | ... | Judge Morgan |
| Dave Florek | ... | Male S.C.A.V. talk show guest |
| Barbara March | ... | Woman Guest #2 |
| Philip Moon | ... | Jury Foreman |
| Geoffrey Cascio | ... | Shrike Member |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Harley Venton – Harry Martin / Harlevon Martinescu
- Patrick Bauchau (b. December 6, 1938) – Eli Chelarin
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m) - Kim Johnston Ulrich (b. March 24, 1955) – Amy Lorne (as Kim Johnston-Ulrich)
Sign: Aries
Also known as: Kim Johnston-Ulrich | Kim Ulrich - Michelle Johnson (b. September 9, 1965) – Celia
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 9¼" (1.76 m)
Also known as: Michelle Williams - Salvator Xuereb (b. November 17, 1965) – Butcherbird ''Butch'' Vlad
Sign: Scorpio
Also known as: Salvatore Xuereb - Jason London (b. November 7, 1972) – Cody Puckett
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Bo Hopkins, as Chief Hunter, passed away at age 80 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius
Also known as: Bo & Sondra - Michael C. Gwynne (b. October 1, 1942) – Marvin
Sign: Libra
Also known as: Michael Gwinne | Michael Gwynne - Robert Lesser (b. October 22, 1942) – Talk show host Alex Smart
Sign: Libra
Also known as: Bobby Lesser | Bob Lesser - Nicholas Kepros – Vasile
- Bill Landrum – Guru
- Robert Burr, as Dragomir, passed away at age 78 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Pisces - Gregory Scott Cummins (b. November 30, 1955) – Vampire hunter #2
Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m)
Also known as: Gregory Scott Cummings | Greg Cummins - Robert Miano (b. September 25, 1942) – Vampire Hunter #3
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Robert Manio - Marilyn Rockafellow (b. January 22, 1939) – Managing editor of the Long Beach Post Gazette
Sign: Aquarius
Also known as: Marilyn Beryl Rockafellow
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