Drama ·TV Movie · United States of America · 1981 · 1h 40m

The Killing of Randy Webster

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Director
Sam Wanamaker
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
Crew
Jules Brenner — Director of Photography Howard Deane — Editor Peter Matz — Original Music Composer Scott Swanton — Writer Tom Curtis — Writer Rosilyn Heller — Producer
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.

Mood & Themes
police corruptiongrand theft autogrieving parentsplanted evidence
Key Collaborators
Sam Wanamaker Director Jules Brenner Director of Photography Howard Deane Editor Peter Matz Original Music Composer Scott Swanton Writer Tom Curtis Writer Rosilyn Heller Producer
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