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A Killer in the Family
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A Killer in the Family

1983-10-30 · 90 min · ★ 6.4

Crime · Drama · Thriller · TV Movie

Three teenage boys break their father out of prison only to discover that he is a murderous sociopath. Based on a true story.

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Directors
Richard T. Heffron
Production companies
Stan Margulies Productions, Sunn Classic Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Robert MitchumRobert MitchumGary Tison
James SpaderJames SpaderDonny Tison
Lance KerwinLance KerwinRay Tison
Eric StoltzEric StoltzRicky Tison
Salome JensSalome JensAlice Johansen
Lynn CarlinLynn CarlinDorothy Tison
Stuart MargolinStuart MargolinRandy Greenawalt
Arliss HowardArliss HowardJohn Lyons
Amanda WyssAmanda WyssDannelda Lyons
Susan SwiftSusan SwiftTeresa
Catherine Mary StewartCatherine Mary StewartCarol
Nolan AdamsGas Station Attendant
Spencer AlstonMark
Tip BoxellTower Guard
Craig ClydeCraig ClydePrison Guard
Walt FieldSheriff
Philip HalsteadStore Clerk
C. Michael HenryPrison Guard
Russ McGinnSecurity Guard
Richard MitchellPrison Guard

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