A Killer in the Family

Nan
1h 30m
1983
6.5 /10 (14)

A father, his sons and the crime spree that shocked America.

Overview

Three teenage boys break their father out of prison only to discover that he is a murderous sociopath. Based on a true story.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1983-10-30

Top Billed Cast

Robert Mitchum

Gary Tison

James Spader

Donny Tison

Lance Kerwin

Ray Tison

Eric Stoltz

Ricky Tison

Salome Jens

Alice Johansen

Lynn Carlin

Dorothy Tison

Stuart Margolin

Randy Greenawalt

Arliss Howard

John Lyons

Amanda Wyss

Dannelda Lyons

Susan Swift

Teresa

Catherine Mary Stewart

Carol

Nolan Adams

Gas Station Attendant

Spencer Alston

Mark

Tip Boxell

Tower Guard

Craig Clyde

Prison Guard

Walt Field

Sheriff

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