A Killer in the Family
“A father, his sons and the crime spree that shocked America.”
Synopsis
Three teenage boys break their father out of prison only to discover that he is a murderous sociopath. Based on a true story.
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A Killer in the Family (TV Miniseries) Feature ClipOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2014-07-08
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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
Philip Halstead
Store Clerk
C. Michael Henry
Prison Guard
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard T. Heffron
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Humphrey, Robert Aller, Sue Grafton
- Original Score
- Gerald Fried
- Original Title
- A Killer in the Family
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Stan Margulies Productions, Sunn Classic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard T. Heffron
Steve Humphrey, Robert Aller, Sue Grafton
Gerald Fried
Hanania Baer
Michael Eliot
Stan Margulies, Robert Aller
Department Leadership Roster
Richard T. Heffron
Director
Hanania Baer
Director of Photography
Michael Eliot
Editor
Robert Aller
Producer
Terry Leonard
Stunt Coordinator
Gerald Fried
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Killer in the Family
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What is A Killer in the Family about?
Three teenage boys break their father out of prison only to discover that he is a murderous sociopath. Based on a true story.
Who directed A Killer in the Family?
A Killer in the Family was directed by Richard T. Heffron.
Who stars in A Killer in the Family?
The principal cast of A Killer in the Family includes Robert Mitchum, James Spader, Lance Kerwin, Eric Stoltz, Salome Jens.
When was A Killer in the Family released and how long is it?
A Killer in the Family was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for A Killer in the Family?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Killer in the Family was composed by Gerald Fried.