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Next of Kin (1989)

R 108 min  -  Action | Crime | Thriller  -   20 October 1989 (USA)
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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.

Director:

John Irvin

Writer:

Michael Jenning

Stars:

Patrick Swayze, Liam Neeson and Adam Baldwin
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Patrick Swayze ...
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 Del Close ...
Frank
Valentino Cimo ...
Rhino
Paul Greco Paul Greco ...
Leo
Vincent Guastaferro ...
Paulie
Paul Herman Paul Herman ...
Tony Antonelli
Don Herion Don Herion ...
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Storyline

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. Written by Rob Hartill  

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Plot Keywords:

Truck | Kentucky | Hillbilly | Violinist | Shootout  | See more »

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An Eye For An Eye, A Tooth For A Tooth See more »

Genres:

Action | Crime | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Ruf nach Vergeltung See more »

Filming Locations:

Checkerboard Lounge, 423 E. 43rd Street, Chicago, Illinois, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$12,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$15,942,628 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Lorimar Film Entertainment See more »
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Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: Near the beginning of the film, when Gerald and his pal are driving their van, it is obvious in some of the frontal views that there is no glass in the vehicle's windshield. See more »

Connections

Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Mighty Jack (#4.14)" (1991) See more »

Soundtracks

"Hey Backwoods"
Written and Performed by Rodney Crowell See more »