At Close Range (1986)

  • R
  • 04/18/1986 (US)
  • Crime, Drama, Thriller
  • 1h 51m

Like father. Like son. Like hell.

Overview

Brad Whitewood Jr. lives in rural Pennsylvania and has few prospects. Against his mother's wishes, he seeks out his estranged father, the head of a gang of thieves in a nearby town. Though his new girlfriend supports his criminal ambitions, Brad Jr. soon learns that his father is a dangerous man. Inspired by the real events that led to the end of the Johnston Gang, who operated in the northeastern United States in the 1970s.

Nicholas Kazan

Screenplay, Story

James Foley

Director

Elliott Lewitt

Story

Cast

Sean Penn's headshot

Sean Penn

Bradford "Brad" Whitewood Jr.
Christopher Walken's headshot

Christopher Walken

Bradford "Brad" Whitewood Sr.
Mary Stuart Masterson's headshot

Mary Stuart Masterson

Terry
Chris Penn's headshot

Chris Penn

Thomas "Tommy" Whitewood
Millie Perkins's headshot

Millie Perkins

Julie
Eileen Ryan's headshot

Eileen Ryan

Grandma
Tracey Walter's headshot

Tracey Walter

Uncle Patch Whitewood
David Strathairn's headshot

David Strathairn

Tony Pine

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