Action ·Adventure ·Crime ·Drama ·Thriller · United States of America · 1989 · 1h 48m

Next of Kin

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Director
John Irvin
Cast
Patrick Swayze as Truman Gates Liam Neeson as Briar Gates Adam Baldwin as Joey Rosselin Helen Hunt as Jessie Gates Ted Levine as Willy Simpson Bill Paxton as Gerald Gates
Crew
Steven Poster — Director of Photography Peter Honess — Editor Michael Jenning — Writer Don Enright — Producer Les Alexander — Producer Jack T. Collis — Production Design
Tagline

A Chicago cop from the hills of Kentucky. Hunting his brother's killer. Seeking justice country style.

Synopsis

Truman Gates, a Chicago cop, sets out to find his brother's killer. Meanwhile, another of his brothers, Briar (a hillbilly) decides to find the killer himself.

Trailer Next of Kin — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
chicago, illinoiskentuckycoprevengehillbillyavenging brotherbrother brother relationshipbrothersbrotherly revenge
Key Collaborators
John Irvin Director Steven Poster Director of Photography Peter Honess Editor Michael Jenning Writer Don Enright Producer Les Alexander Producer Jack T. Collis Production Design Donfeld Costume Design
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