The Killing of Randy Webster (1981)

  • NR
  • 03/11/1981 (US)
  • Drama, TV Movie
  • 1h 40m

Overview

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.

Scott Swanton

Writer

Sam Wanamaker

Director

Tom Curtis

Writer

Cast

Hal Holbrook's headshot

Hal Holbrook

John Webster
Dixie Carter's headshot

Dixie Carter

Billie Webster
James Whitmore Jr.'s headshot

James Whitmore Jr.

Officer Vane
Jennifer Jason Leigh's headshot

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Amy Wheeler
Nancy Malone's headshot

Nancy Malone

Lois Carter
Gary McCleery's headshot

Gary McCleery

Randy Webster
Barry Corbin's headshot

Barry Corbin

Nick Hanson
Richard Beauchamp's headshot

Richard Beauchamp

Carlos Vega

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