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A Killer in the Family

Plot: Three teenage boys break their father out of prison only to discover that he is a murderous sociopath. Based on a true story
Release Date: Sunday, October 30 1983
40 years ago
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Portrait of Robert MitchumRobert Mitchum
Robert Mitchum was
66 in A Killer in the Family
as 'Gary Tison'.
Mon, Aug 06 1917 –
Tue, Jul 01 1997
Portrait of James SpaderJames Spader
James Spader was
23 in A Killer in the Family
as 'Donny Tison'.
Sun, Feb 07 1960
Portrait of Lance KerwinLance Kerwin
Lance Kerwin was
22 in A Killer in the Family
as 'Ray Tison'.
Sun, Nov 06 1960 –
Tue, Jan 24 2023
Portrait of Eric StoltzEric Stoltz
Eric Stoltz was
22 in A Killer in the Family
as 'Ricky Tison'.
Sat, Sep 30 1961
Portrait of Salome JensSalome Jens
Salome Jens was
48 in A Killer in the Family
as 'Alice Johansen'.
Wed, May 08 1935
Portrait of Lynn CarlinLynn Carlin
Lynn Carlin was
45 in A Killer in the Family
as 'Dorothy Tison'.
Mon, Jan 31 1938
Portrait of Stuart MargolinStuart Margolin
Stuart Margolin was
43 in A Killer in the Family
as 'Randy Greenawalt'.
Wed, Jan 31 1940 –
Mon, Dec 12 2022
Portrait of Arliss HowardArliss Howard
Arliss Howard was
29 in A Killer in the Family
as 'John Lyons'.
Mon, Oct 18 1954
Portrait of Amanda WyssAmanda Wyss
Amanda Wyss was
22 in A Killer in the Family
as 'Dannelda Lyons'.
Thu, Nov 24 1960
Portrait of Susan SwiftSusan Swift
Susan Swift was
19 in A Killer in the Family
as 'Teresa'.
Sun, Jun 21 1964
Portrait of Catherine Mary StewartCatherine Mary Stewart
Catherine Mary Stewart was
24 in A Killer in the Family
as 'Carol'.
Wed, Apr 22 1959
Portrait of Nolan AdamsNolan Adams
Nolan Adams was
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as 'Gas Station Attendant'.
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Portrait of Spencer AlstonSpencer Alston
Spencer Alston was
>> in A Killer in the Family
as 'Mark'.
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Portrait of Tip BoxellTip Boxell
Tip Boxell was
>> in A Killer in the Family
as 'Tower Guard'.
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Portrait of Craig ClydeCraig Clyde
Craig Clyde was
>> in A Killer in the Family
as 'Prison Guard'.
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Portrait of Walt FieldWalt Field
Walt Field was
>> in A Killer in the Family
as 'Sheriff'.
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Portrait of Philip HalsteadPhilip Halstead
Philip Halstead was
>> in A Killer in the Family
as 'Store Clerk'.
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Portrait of C. Michael HenryC. Michael Henry
C. Michael Henry was
>> in A Killer in the Family
as 'Prison Guard'.
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Portrait of Russ McGinnRuss McGinn
Russ McGinn was
>> in A Killer in the Family
as 'Security Guard'.
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Portrait of Richard MitchellRichard Mitchell
Richard Mitchell was
>> in A Killer in the Family
as 'Prison Guard'.
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Portrait of Michael RuudMichael Ruud
Michael Ruud was
39 in A Killer in the Family
as 'Customer'.
Sat, Oct 07 1944 –
Tue, Sep 21 1999
Portrait of Michael StanleyMichael Stanley
Michael Stanley was
>> in A Killer in the Family
as 'Gas Station Attendant'.
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Portrait of George StrineGeorge Strine
George Strine was
>> in A Killer in the Family
as 'Prison Guard'.
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Portrait of George K. SullivanGeorge K. Sullivan
George K. Sullivan was
>> in A Killer in the Family
as 'Lieutenant'.
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Portrait of Ted WhiteTed White
Ted White was
57 in A Killer in the Family
as 'Officer'.
Mon, Jan 25 1926 –
Fri, Oct 14 2022
Portrait of Scott WilkinsonScott Wilkinson
Scott Wilkinson was
>> in A Killer in the Family
as 'Officer at Trailer'.
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Crew

Portrait of Richard T. HeffronRichard T. Heffron
Director
Richard T. Heffron was
53 in A Killer in the Family
Mon, Oct 06 1930 –
Mon, Aug 27 2007
Portrait of Hanania BaerHanania Baer
Director of Photography
Hanania Baer was
40 in A Killer in the Family
Fri, Sep 24 1943
Portrait of Skip CosperSkip Cosper
First Assistant Director
Skip Cosper was
44 in A Killer in the Family
Mon, Feb 06 1939 –
Thu, Jan 26 2023
Portrait of Robert AllerRobert Aller
Producer, Teleplay, Story
Robert Aller was
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Portrait of Stan MarguliesStan Margulies
Executive Producer
Stan Margulies was
62 in A Killer in the Family
Tue, Dec 14 1920 –
Tue, Feb 27 2001
Portrait of Michael EliotMichael Eliot
Editor
Michael Eliot was
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Portrait of David R. ElliottDavid R. Elliott
Supervising Sound Editor
David R. Elliott was
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Portrait of Richard L. McCulloughRichard L. McCullough
Assistant Editor
Richard L. McCullough was
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Portrait of Gerald FriedGerald Fried
Music
Gerald Fried was
55 in A Killer in the Family
Mon, Feb 13 1928 –
Fri, Feb 17 2023
Portrait of Terry LeonardTerry Leonard
Stunt Coordinator
Terry Leonard was
42 in A Killer in the Family
Wed, Jan 01 1941
Portrait of Sue GraftonSue Grafton
Teleplay
Sue Grafton was
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Portrait of Dan MorskiDan Morski
Property Master
Dan Morski was
34 in A Killer in the Family
Wed, Jul 27 1949
Portrait of Steve HumphreySteve Humphrey
Teleplay
Steve Humphrey was
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Portrait of William StromWilliam Strom
Art Direction
William Strom was
54 in A Killer in the Family
Mon, Oct 14 1929 –
Wed, Mar 31 2010
Portrait of James RosenthalJames Rosenthal
Gaffer
James Rosenthal was
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Portrait of Connie PapineauConnie Papineau
Script Supervisor
Connie Papineau was
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