A Killer in the Family(1983)
A father, his sons and the crime spree that shocked America.
A Killer in the Family Synopsis
Three teenage boys break their father out of prison only to discover that he is a murderous sociopath. Based on a true story.
A Killer in the Family (1983) is a crime, drama, thriller and tv movie film directed by Richard T. Heffron, released on October 30, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Robert Mitchum, James Spader, Lance Kerwin and Eric Stoltz. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard T. Heffron
- Writers:
- Sue Grafton, Steve Humphrey, Robert Aller
- Producers:
- Robert Aller
- Cinematographer:
- Hanania Baer
- Composer:
- Gerald Fried
- Production:
- Stan Margulies Productions, Sunn Classic Pictures
- Status:
- Released
A Killer in the Family (1983) Trailer
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A Killer in the Family Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Mitchum
as Gary Tison
James Spader
as Donny Tison
Lance Kerwin
as Ray Tison
Eric Stoltz
as Ricky Tison
Salome Jens
as Alice Johansen
Lynn Carlin
as Dorothy Tison
Stuart Margolin
as Randy Greenawalt
Arliss Howard
as John Lyons
Amanda Wyss
as Dannelda Lyons
Susan Swift
as Teresa
Catherine Mary Stewart
as Carol
- Nolan Adams
Nolan Adams
as Gas Station Attendant
Key crew
Directed by Richard T. Heffron, written by Sue Grafton, Steve Humphrey and Robert Aller, produced by Robert Aller.
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A Killer in the Family Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 17 ratings.
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Who stars in A Killer in the Family?
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The main cast of A Killer in the Family (1983) includes Robert Mitchum, James Spader, Lance Kerwin, Eric Stoltz and Salome Jens. The film was directed by Richard T. Heffron. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Killer in the Family released?
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A Killer in the Family was released on October 30, 1983 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is A Killer in the Family worth watching?
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A Killer in the Family (1983) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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