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May 22, 1985 · Right to Kill?: Directed by John Erman. With Frederic Forrest, Christopher Collet, Karmin Murcelo, Justine Bateman. Based on true story of teens Richard and Deborah Jahnke charged in Wyoming for the killing of their abusive father.
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- Crime, Drama
- John Erman
- 1985-05-22
The film's leading actors were Frederic Forrest (Oscar-nominated for The Rose in 1979) and Justine Bateman, who was nominated for an Emmy for playing the role of an emotionally and physically abused daughter in this movie.
- Crime Drama
Right To Kill (1985) - Turner Classic Movies. Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Film Details. Notes. Brief Synopsis. An IRS agent subjects his wife, son and daughter to daily abuse; his son ends it with a shotgun. Cast & Crew. Read More. John Erman. Director. Frederic Forrest. Richard Jahnke Sr. Justine Bateman. Deborah Jahnke. Christopher Collet.
- John Erman
- Frederic Forrest
May 22, 1985 · Christopher Collett is a model of clean-cut sincerity as Richie, and Justine Bateman, who nearly walks off with the film, is painfully fragile as Deborah. Who wouldn't be on their side?
Right to Kill? An IRS agent (Frederic Forrest) subjects his wife, son (Christopher Collet) and daughter (Justine Bateman) to daily abuse; his son ends it with a shotgun.
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- John Erman
- Drama
- Frederic Forrest
All the actors did well -- Justine Bateman was nominated for a Golden Globe for her portrayal of Deborah Jahnke -- but Forrest should get special kudos. (Don't you wonder if anyone would eat lunch with him on the set? or if they shunned him for the duration?)
Story of a teenager (Christopher Collet) who, after years of being abused by his father (Frederic Forrest), shot him to death in 1983. Justine Bateman. Maria: Karmin Murcelo. Eve: Ann...
