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A Killer in the Family(1983)
Status: Released
Date: 1983-10-30
65%
14 Votes
Time: 1h 30m
A father, his sons and the crime spree that shocked America.
Overview:
Three teenage boys break their father out of prison only to discover that he is a murderous sociopath. Based on a true story.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies: 
Stan Margulies Productions
Movie: A Killer in the Family
Top 10 Billed Cast
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
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