Right to Kill?(1985)
A gun separates the men...from the boys.
Right to Kill? Synopsis
Based on true story of teens Richard and Deborah Jahnke charged in Wyoming for the killing of their abusive father.
Right to Kill? (1985) is a drama, crime and tv movie film directed by John Erman, released on May 22, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Frederic Forrest, Christopher Collet, Karmin Murcelo and Justine Bateman. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- John Erman
- Writers:
- Joyce Eliason
- Producers:
- Jack Clements
- Cinematographer:
- Gayne Rescher
- Composer:
- Paul Chihara
- Production:
- Telepictures, Taper Media Enterprises, Wrye-Konigsberg Films, Inc
- Status:
- Released
Right to Kill? Cast & Crew
Main cast
Frederic Forrest
as Richard Jahnke, Sr.
Christopher Collet
as Richard Jahnke, Jr.
Karmin Murcelo
as Maria Jahnke
Justine Bateman
as Deborah Jahnke
Ann Wedgeworth
as Eve Whitcomb
Terry O'Quinn
as Jim Barrett
Lisa Blake Richards
as Vera Scofield
J.T. Walsh
as Maj. Eckworth
Alison Bartlett
as Candy
John M. Jackson
as Social Worker
- Randy Moore
Randy Moore
as Counselor
- Norman Bennett
Norman Bennett
as Detective
Key crew
Directed by John Erman, written by Joyce Eliason, produced by Jack Clements.
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Right to Kill? Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 7 ratings.
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Right to Kill? – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Right to Kill??
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The main cast of Right to Kill? (1985) includes Frederic Forrest, Christopher Collet, Karmin Murcelo, Justine Bateman and Ann Wedgeworth. The film was directed by John Erman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Right to Kill? released?
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Right to Kill? was released on May 22, 1985 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Right to Kill? worth watching?
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Right to Kill? (1985) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, crime and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.