

The Killing of Randy Webster
1981-03-11 · 100 min · ★ 6.0
When his teenage son is shot by the Houston police following a stolen van chase, his father undertakes a tireless investigation into the truth and uncovers the fact that the gun found with the boy's body was a "throwdown," a weapon planted by the cops.
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- Directors
- Sam Wanamaker
- Production companies
- Roger Gimbel Productions, EMI Television, Heller/Gutwillig Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Hal HolbrookJohn Webster
Dixie CarterBillie Webster
James Whitmore Jr.Officer Vane
Jennifer Jason LeighAmy Wheeler
Nancy MaloneLois Carter
Gary McCleeryRandy Webster
Barry CorbinNick Hanson
John Dennis JohnstonOfficer Bob Draxel
Sondra BlakeMay Wheeler
Sean PennDon Fremont
Chris MulkeySonny Manse
Jim AntonioDetective
John ChappellChief Newmeyer
Med FloryCort
Robert PhalenForeman
Anthony EdwardsTommy Lee Swanson
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