Right to Kill?
“A gun separates the men...from the boys.”
Synopsis
Based on true story of teens Richard and Deborah Jahnke charged in Wyoming for the killing of their abusive father.
Top Cast
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Frederic Forrest
Richard Jahnke, Sr.
Christopher Collet
Richard Jahnke, Jr.
Karmin Murcelo
Maria Jahnke
Justine Bateman
Deborah Jahnke
Ann Wedgeworth
Eve Whitcomb
Terry O'Quinn
Jim Barrett
Lisa Blake Richards
Vera Scofield
J.T. Walsh
Maj. Eckworth
Alison Bartlett
Candy
John M. Jackson
Social Worker
Randy Moore
Counselor
Norman Bennett
Detective
Jerry Haynes
Mr. Harris
Daniel von Bargen
Det. Roberts
Robert Ginnaven
Det. Marquez
Hugh Gorrian
Police Officer
Marc Gilpin
Billy
John Morrison
Candy's Father
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Erman
- Screenplay & Story
- Joyce Eliason
- Original Score
- Paul Chihara
- Original Title
- Right to Kill?
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Telepictures, Taper Media Enterprises, Wrye-Konigsberg Films, Inc
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Erman
Joyce Eliason
Paul Chihara
Gayne Rescher
Scott Conrad
Jack Clements, Frank Konigsberg, Donald Wrye
Department Leadership Roster
John Erman
Director
Joyce Eliason
Writer
Gayne Rescher
Director of Photography
Paul Chihara
Original Music Composer
Scott Conrad
Editor
James Hulsey
Production Design
Elizabeth McBride
Costume Design
Jack Clements
Producer
Randy Fife
Stunt Coordinator
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Right to Kill?
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What is Right to Kill? about?
Based on true story of teens Richard and Deborah Jahnke charged in Wyoming for the killing of their abusive father.
Who directed Right to Kill??
Right to Kill? was directed by John Erman.
Who stars in Right to Kill??
The principal cast of Right to Kill? includes Frederic Forrest, Christopher Collet, Karmin Murcelo, Justine Bateman, Ann Wedgeworth.
When was Right to Kill? released and how long is it?
Right to Kill? was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Right to Kill??
The original motion picture soundtrack for Right to Kill? was composed by Paul Chihara.