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Oct 30, 1983 · A Killer in the Family: Directed by Richard T. Heffron. With Robert Mitchum, James Spader, Lance Kerwin, Eric Stoltz. A father serving time for murder convinces his three teenage sons that his life is being threatened by fellow inmates and that they should break him out of jail.
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A Killer in the Family is a 1983 American made-for-television crime film directed by Richard T. Heffron. The film is based on the Tison v. Arizona case, which took place in Arizona in 1978. The film first aired on ABC on October 30, 1983, and was released on DVD by Warner Home Video in 2010.
- Richard T. Heffron
- Robert Aller, Sue Grafton, Steve Humphrey
- Stan Margulies Productions, Sunn Classic Pictures
Film Details. Notes. Brief Synopsis. Robert Mitchum is the real-life Gary Tison who, in 1978, was sprung from Arizona State Prison by his teenage sons, along with vicious fellow inmate, Stuart Margolin, and then leads them on a murderous spree across the Southwest. Cast & Crew. Read More. Richard Heffron. Director. Spencer Alston. Tip Boxell.
- Richard Heffron
- Spencer Alston
Apr 22, 2010 · A Killer In The Family (Tvm) Robert Mitchum (Actor), James Spader (Actor), Richard T. Heffron (Director) Rated: NR. Format: DVD. 4.4 110 ratings. IMDb 6.7/10.0. $899. Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime. FREE Returns.
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A KILLER IN THE FAMILY is a great little movie, a wonderful thriller with some truly memorable moments. It's based on a true story too, showing how a murderer's three teenage boys help him to escape from prison, before joining him on what becomes a journey of horror.