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title: "Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife"
year: 1987
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/blood-vows-the-story-of-a-mafia-wife-1987"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 302571
imdb_id: "tt0092674"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 93
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 4
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife (1987) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

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## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Subject: "Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife" (1987).
Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife
Year: 1987
Release Date: 01/18/1987 (US)
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 1h 33m
Synopsis: A fashion designer marries a lawyer only to discover that his father is an infamous mafia don.
Additional detail: She promised to love, honor and obey Eddie for life. The family knew how long her life should be.
Fact 1: Title is Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife.
Fact 2: Released in the US on January 18, 1987.
Fact 3: It is a drama film.
Fact 4: Runtime is 1 hour and 33 minutes.
Fact 5: Plot: A fashion designer marries a lawyer.
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ScreenPix Amazon Channel | Tubi TV | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Paul Wendkos
- **Networks / Studios**: Fries Entertainment, NBC, Louis Rudolph Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Melissa Gilbert** as *Marian*
- **Joe Penny** as *Edward Moran*
- **Eileen Brennan** as *Sylvia*
- **Anthony Franciosa** as *Lou Di Luca*
- **Talia Shire** as *Gina*
- **Carmine Caridi** as *Uncle Sal*
- **Ron Karabatsos** as *Aldo*
- **John Aprea** as *Frank*
- **John Lavachielli**
- **Rhoda Gemignani** as *Mama*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife online?
Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ScreenPix Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife worth watching?
Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife holds a community rating of 8.0/10 based on 4 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife and when was it released?
Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife is a feature film with a runtime of 93 minutes. It was released in 1987. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife?
Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife was directed by Paul Wendkos.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/302571)

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