The Killing of Randy Webster
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.
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Hal Holbrook
John Webster
Dixie Carter
Billie Webster
James Whitmore Jr.
Officer Vane
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Amy Wheeler
Nancy Malone
Lois Carter
Gary McCleery
Randy Webster
Barry Corbin
Nick Hanson
Richard Beauchamp
Carlos Vega
Dennis Redfield
Officer A.D. Jakes
John Dennis Johnston
Officer Bob Draxel
Sondra Blake
May Wheeler
Sean Penn
Don Fremont
Robert G. Denison
D.A. Mike King
Chris Mulkey
Sonny Manse
Jim Antonio
Detective
John Chappell
Chief Newmeyer
Med Flory
Cort
Robert Phalen
Foreman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Wanamaker
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott Swanton, Tom Curtis
- Original Score
- Peter Matz
- Original Title
- The Killing of Randy Webster
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Roger Gimbel Productions, EMI Television, Heller/Gutwillig Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Wanamaker
Scott Swanton, Tom Curtis
Peter Matz
Jules Brenner
Howard Deane
Rosilyn Heller, Robert A. Gutwillig, Roger Gimbel
Department Leadership Roster
Scott Swanton
Writer
Sam Wanamaker
Director
Tom Curtis
Writer
Howard Deane
Editor
Jules Brenner
Director of Photography
Rosilyn Heller
Producer
Gary Davis
Stunt Coordinator
Peter Matz
Original Music Composer
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What is The Killing of Randy Webster about?
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.
Who directed The Killing of Randy Webster?
The Killing of Randy Webster was directed by Sam Wanamaker.
Who stars in The Killing of Randy Webster?
The principal cast of The Killing of Randy Webster includes Hal Holbrook, Dixie Carter, James Whitmore Jr., Jennifer Jason Leigh, Nancy Malone.
When was The Killing of Randy Webster released and how long is it?
The Killing of Randy Webster was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Killing of Randy Webster?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Killing of Randy Webster was composed by Peter Matz.