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The Killing of Randy Webster(1981)
Status: Released
Date: 1981-03-11
58%
5 Votes
Time: 1h 40m
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies:
Roger Gimbel Productions
EMI Television
Heller/Gutwillig Productions
Movie: The Killing of Randy Webster
Top 10 Billed Cast
Hal Holbrook
John Webster
Dixie Carter
Billie Webster
James Whitmore Jr.
Officer Vane
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Amy Wheeler
Nancy Malone
Lois Carter
Gary McCleery
Randy Webster
Barry Corbin
Nick Hanson
Dennis Redfield
Officer A.D. Jakes
John Dennis Johnston
Officer Bob Draxel
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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.
Release Date
1981-03-11
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5.8
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