New BLOOD FATHER Trailer Here is the new BLOOD FATHER trailer! The film, directed by Jean-François Richet (Assault on Precinct 13), stars Mel Gibson, William H. Macy, Diego Luna, Erin Moriarty, and Thomas Mann. BLOOD FATHER will be released in theaters on August 12. An ex-con reunites with his estranged wayward 16-year old daughter to protect her from drug dealers who are trying to kill her.