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Feature film — 1981

The Killing of Randy Webster (1981)

6.01h 40mDrama — TV Movie

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.

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A high-signal pick with 6 votes.

Roger Gimbel Productions / EMI Television / Heller/Gutwillig Productions

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Director: Sam Wanamaker

On screen

Cast & crew

Hal Holbrook as John Webster

Hal Holbrook

John Webster

Dixie Carter as Billie Webster

Dixie Carter

Billie Webster

James Whitmore Jr. as Officer Vane

James Whitmore Jr.

Officer Vane

Jennifer Jason Leigh as Amy Wheeler

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Amy Wheeler

Nancy Malone as Lois Carter

Nancy Malone

Lois Carter

Gary McCleery as Randy Webster

Gary McCleery

Randy Webster

Barry Corbin as Nick Hanson

Barry Corbin

Nick Hanson

R

Richard Beauchamp

Carlos Vega

D

Dennis Redfield

Officer A.D. Jakes

John Dennis Johnston as Officer Bob Draxel

John Dennis Johnston

Officer Bob Draxel

Sondra Blake as May Wheeler

Sondra Blake

May Wheeler

Sean Penn as Don Fremont

Sean Penn

Don Fremont

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