Movie · crime, drama
A Killer in the Family
1983 · 1h 30m
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What is it about? A Killer in the Family
A father, his sons and the crime spree that shocked America.
Three teenage boys break their father out of prison only to discover that he is a murderous sociopath. Based on a true story.
Genres: crime, drama, thriller, tv movie. Themes: escaped convict, murder, crime spree, prison break, murder spree.
Cast and crew A Killer in the Family
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Creators
- Directed byRichard T. Heffron
- MusicGerald Fried
- CinematographyHanania Baer
- EditingMichael Eliot
Full cast and crew26 cast members, 26 crew
Cast:
- Robert Mitchum · Gary Tison
- James Spader · Donny Tison
- Lance Kerwin · Ray Tison
- Eric Stoltz · Ricky Tison
- Salome Jens · Alice Johansen
- Lynn Carlin · Dorothy Tison
- Stuart Margolin · Randy Greenawalt
- Arliss Howard · John Lyons
- Amanda Wyss · Dannelda Lyons
- Susan Swift · Teresa
- Catherine Mary Stewart · Carol
- Nolan Adams · Gas Station Attendant
- Spencer Alston · Mark
- Tip Boxell · Tower Guard
- Craig Clyde · Prison Guard
- Walt Field · Sheriff
- Philip Halstead · Store Clerk
- C. Michael Henry · Prison Guard
- Russ McGinn · Security Guard
- Richard Mitchell · Prison Guard
- Michael Ruud · Customer
- Michael Stanley · Gas Station Attendant
- George Strine · Prison Guard
- George K. Sullivan · Lieutenant
- Ted White · Officer
- Scott Wilkinson · Officer at Trailer
Crew:
- Richard T. Heffron · Director
- Michael Eliot · Editor
- Hanania Baer · Director of Photography
- Stan Margulies · Executive Producer
- Robert Aller · Producer
- Sue Grafton · Teleplay
- Steve Humphrey · Teleplay
- Robert Aller · Teleplay
- Robert Aller · Story
- Ross Brown · Casting
- Mary West · Casting
- Gerald Fried · Original Music Composer
Trailer A Killer in the Family
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Details A Killer in the Family
- First theatrical release
- October 30, 1983
- Country
- United States
- Original language
- English
- Studios
- Stan Margulies Productions, Sunn Classic Pictures
Frequently asked questions
How long is A Killer in the Family?
1h 30m (90 minutes).
Who’s in A Killer in the Family?
Robert Mitchum, James Spader, Lance Kerwin, Eric Stoltz, Salome Jens, Lynn Carlin, Stuart Margolin, Arliss Howard, Amanda Wyss, and Susan Swift. Directed by Richard T. Heffron.
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