The Right of the People (1986)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 40min
- Crime, Drama
- 13 Jan 1986 (USA)
- TV Movie
After a horrific shooting incident, a small town votes to allow a mass arming of the citizenry.
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| Michael Ontkean | ... |
Christopher Wells
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| Jane Kaczmarek | ... |
Alicia
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| Billy Dee Williams | ... |
Mike Trainor
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| John Randolph | ... |
Hollander
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| M. Emmet Walsh | ... |
Mayor
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| Jamie Smith-Jackson | ... |
Angela
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| Janet Carroll | ... |
Marjorie
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Jeffrey Josephson | ... |
Styles
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| Joanne Linville | ... |
Rosalind
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Scott Michael Wilson | ... |
Robbie Curtis
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Sandra Lynn Currie | ... |
Nurse
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| Chuck Shamata | ... |
Phil Petroni
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| Ken Pogue | ... |
Jay Brooks
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Lawrence Kopp | ... |
Law Student
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| Micki Moore | ... |
TV Hostess
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Henry Gomez | ... |
Butler
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Sean Thompson | ... |
Gun Salesman
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J. Winston Carroll | ... |
Detective
(as Jay Winston Carroll)
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Kent Deuters | ... |
Robber
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Jeff Christianson | ... |
Robber
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| Brock Johnson | ... |
Charles Hubert
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| Lisa Jakub | ... |
Katie
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Natasha Frazer | ... |
Trainor's Daughter
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Don Saunders | ... |
Restaurant Patron
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Alar Adema | ... |
Market Bandit
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Guy Sanvido | ... |
Man with Cigar
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| Eric Keenleyside | ... |
Burly Man
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| Angela Gei | ... |
Journalist
(as Angie Gei)
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| David Clement | ... |
Journalist
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| Ray Landry | ... |
Journalist
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Gillian Doria | ... |
Student
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Ken McAuliffe | ... |
Student
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John Wing Jr. | ... |
Student
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Michael James | ... |
Man in Bar
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Matthew Elek Pummel | ... |
Nurse's Son
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Nerene Virgin | ... |
Dianne Trainor
(as Nerine Virgin)
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| Gordon Clapp | ... |
Chris' Friend
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Paul Harvey | ... |
News Commentator
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Directed by
| Jeffrey Bloom | ||
Written by
| Jeffrey Bloom | ... | () |
Produced by
| Charles W. Fries | ... | executive producer |
| Thomas Fries | ... | producer |
| Ian McDougall | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Billy Goldenberg | ||
Cinematography by
| Gil Hubbs | ||
Editing by
| Leslie Dennis Bracken | ||
Casting By
| Judith Holstra | ||
| Marcia Ross | ||
Art Direction by
| David Jaquest | ||
Set Decoration by
| Jaro Dick | ||
Costume Design by
| Larry S. Wells | ||
Makeup Department
| Beverly Carr | ... | key makeup artist |
| Malcolm Tanner | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| William P. Owens | ... | executive production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| David Hood | ... | first assistant director |
| Karen Pike | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Ron MacMillan | ... | construction supervisor |
| Jeff Poulis | ... | assistant property master |
| Bill Wood | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Bryan Day | ... | sound mixer |
| Richard Raderman | ... | sound effects |
Special Effects by
| Martin Malivoire | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Dwayne McLean | ... | stunt coordinator (as Dwayne MacLean) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Gail Harvey | ... | still photographer |
| Jeff Heintzman | ... | key grip |
| Allen Rogers | ... | gaffer |
| Thom Ryan | ... | first assistant camera |
| Matt Tundo | ... | camera operator |
Location Management
| Lydia Wazana | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| John Fresco | ... | music supervisor |
| John Mick | ... | music editor |
| John Fresco | ... | composer: additional music (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Blanche McDermaid | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Fred Ionson | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Betsy Filwood | ... | production coordinator |
| Charles Mcdonald | ... | title designer |
Production Companies
Distributors
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1986) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- CBS/Fox Home Video (1987) (Australia) (video)
- CBS/Fox (1988) (West Germany) (VHS)
- MNTEX Entertainment (1992) (United States) (video)
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Michael Ontkean's wife and daughter die in a brutal diner robbery. Stricken with rage, he pushes right-to-carry legislation through the city council. But will a well-armed populace create more problems than it solves?
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | This movie was said to have been inspired by a 1980 incident in which several people were shot and injured and murdered in a robbery at Los Angeles' Bob's Big Boy restaurant on December 14, 1980. See more » |
| Goofs | Lawrence, Kansas exists, but there is no "St" Lawrence anywhere in Kansas. See more » |
| Soundtracks | Sailing See more » |