The Killing of Randy Webster(1981)
The Killing of Randy Webster Synopsis
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.
The Killing of Randy Webster (1981) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Sam Wanamaker, released on March 11, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Hal Holbrook, Dixie Carter, James Whitmore Jr. and Jennifer Jason Leigh. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Sam Wanamaker
- Writers:
- Scott Swanton, Tom Curtis
- Producers:
- Rosilyn Heller
- Cinematographer:
- Jules Brenner
- Composer:
- Peter Matz
- Production:
- Roger Gimbel Productions, EMI Television, Heller/Gutwillig Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Killing of Randy Webster Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hal Holbrook
as John Webster
Dixie Carter
as Billie Webster
James Whitmore Jr.
as Officer Vane
Jennifer Jason Leigh
as Amy Wheeler
Nancy Malone
as Lois Carter
Gary McCleery
as Randy Webster
Barry Corbin
as Nick Hanson
- Richard Beauchamp
Richard Beauchamp
as Carlos Vega
- Dennis Redfield
Dennis Redfield
as Officer A.D. Jakes
John Dennis Johnston
as Officer Bob Draxel
Sondra Blake
as May Wheeler
Sean Penn
as Don Fremont
Key crew
Directed by Sam Wanamaker, written by Scott Swanton and Tom Curtis, produced by Rosilyn Heller.
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The Killing of Randy Webster Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Killing of Randy Webster – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Killing of Randy Webster online?
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The Killing of Randy Webster (1981) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Killing of Randy Webster?
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The main cast of The Killing of Randy Webster (1981) includes Hal Holbrook, Dixie Carter, James Whitmore Jr., Jennifer Jason Leigh and Nancy Malone. The film was directed by Sam Wanamaker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Killing of Randy Webster released?
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The Killing of Randy Webster was released on March 11, 1981 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Killing of Randy Webster worth watching?
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The Killing of Randy Webster (1981) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.