Movie Description
The Killing of Randy Webster
(1981)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Sam Wanamaker
- Producer : Rosilyn Heller
- Writer : Scott Swanton,Tom Curtis
- Editor : Howard Deane
- Cast : Hal Holbrook,Dixie Carter,James Whitmore Jr.,Jennifer Jason Leigh,Nancy Malone,Gary McCleery,Barry Corbin,Richard Beauchamp,Dennis Redfield,John Dennis Johnston,Sondra Blake,Sean Penn,Robert G. Denison,Chris Mulkey,Jim Antonio,John Chappell,Med Flory,Robert Phalen,Anthony Edwards,Scott Paulin,Anne Ramsey,Robert S. Telford,Pat Studstill,John H. Fields,Susan James Berger,James Brewer,David Cramer,Rhetta Greene,Cal Haynes,Elizabeth Macey,Tom Rayhall,Larry Swartz,Buck Young,Billy C. Chandler
Cast
John Webster
Billie Webster
Officer Vane
Amy Wheeler
Lois Carter
Randy Webster
Nick Hanson
Carlos Vega
Officer A.D. Jakes
Officer Bob Draxel
May Wheeler
Don Fremont
D.A. Mike King
Sonny Manse
Detective
Chief Newmeyer
Cort
Foreman
Tommy Lee Swanson
Tom Curtis
Martha Dodson, the Landlady
Olson
Driver
Judge
Wife
Friend
Instructor
Ruthie
Hawk
Girl
Bailiff
Clerk
Client
High School Student
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Facts
Original TitleThe Killing of Randy Webster
Status Released
Release Information
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1981-03-11
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 40m
Production CompaniesRoger Gimbel Productions,EMI Television,Heller/Gutwillig Productions
Genres
- Drama
- TV Movie
