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Next of Kin (1989) -- Truman, a Chicago cop, sets out to find the killer of his brother. Meanwhile, another of his brothers, Briar (a hillbilly) decides to find the killer himself.
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Overview

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Director:

John Irvin

Writer (WGA):

Michael Jenning (written by)

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Release Date:

20 October 1989 (USA) more

Genre:

Action | Crime | Thriller more

Tagline:

A man murdered in cold blood. But they didn't count on his brother's revenge! more

Plot:

Truman, a Chicago cop, sets out to find the killer of his brother. Meanwhile, another of his brothers, Briar (a hillbilly) decides to find the killer himself. full summary | add synopsis

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Awards:

1 nomination more

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(4 articles)

Patrick Swayze: 1952-2009
 (From The Hollywood Interview. 24 September 2009, 6:03 PM, PDT)

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 (From Cinematical. 16 September 2009, 3:45 PM, PDT)

User Comments:

It Is All About Kin and Clan more (36 total)


Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Patrick Swayze ... Truman Gates

Liam Neeson ... Briar Gates

Adam Baldwin ... Joey Rosselini

Helen Hunt ... Jessie Gates
Andreas Katsulas ... John Isabella

Bill Paxton ... Gerald Gates

Ben Stiller ... Lawrence Isabella

Michael J. Pollard ... Harold

Ted Levine ... Willy Simpson
Del Close ... Frank

Valentino Cimo ... Rhino
Paul Greco ... Leo

Vincent Guastaferro ... Paulie
Paul Herman ... Tony Antonelli
Don Herion ... Zimmer
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Additional Details

Runtime:

108 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1 more

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Filming Locations:

Chicago, Illinois, USA more


Fun Stuff

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Continuity: When the guy has just been thrown through the glass his right hand is on the railing, but in the next shot his left hand is on the railing. more

Soundtrack:

My Sweet Babies Gone more


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4 out of 4 people found the following comment useful.
It Is All About Kin and Clan, 10 December 2007
10/10
Author: webmouse from United States

What makes this action drama particularly moving is the comparison between the extended family of a Sicilian crime boss and the clannishness of the hillbillies. While Joey Rosellini insults the mountain folks as people "who farm rocks" his boss John Isabella sees the link -- "that is what they said about our people back in the old country." It is not a matter of who wears the nicer suit; it is a matter of blood, of kinship, and of ensuring that the one with the greater grievance has justice is done for his family. This is a very old tradition, both in the Sicilian families and in those Celtic clans that moved into the hills of Appalachia. In this aspect "Next of Kin" reaches a level of art not usually found in action films. The scene of the women packing sandwiches for the big hunt shows a level of clan community not well understood by us city-folk.

Watch this film and enjoy.

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