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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| Patrick Swayze | ... |
Truman
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| Liam Neeson | ... |
Briar
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| Adam Baldwin | ... |
Joey
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| Helen Hunt | ... |
Jessie
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| Andreas Katsulas | ... |
Isabella
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| Bill Paxton | ... |
Gerald
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| Ben Stiller | ... |
Lawrence
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| Michael J. Pollard | ... |
Harold
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| Ted Levine | ... |
Willy
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| Del Close | ... |
Frank
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| Valentino Cimo | ... |
Rhino
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| Paul Greco | ... |
Leo
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| Vincent Guastaferro | ... |
Paulie
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| Paul Herman | ... |
Antonelli
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Don Herion | ... |
Zimmer
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Don James | ... |
David
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Brett Hadley | ... |
De Witt
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Rodney Hatfield | ... |
Hollis
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| Richard Wharton | ... |
Selkirk
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Kelly Blair | ... |
Tolbert
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Charles Williams | ... |
Pierce
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| Michael Wise | ... |
Snakeman
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Joseph R. Ryan | ... |
Grandpa
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Anndrena Belcher | ... |
Patsy-Ruth
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Jean Ritchie | ... |
Charlene
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Nancy Jeffrey | ... |
Aunt Peg
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Tina Engle | ... |
Rosalie
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Kimberly Cole | ... |
Hollis' Wife
(as Kim Cole)
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Starla Fugate | ... |
Gerald's Girl Friend
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| Michael Sassone | ... |
Melvin
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| Neil Giuntoli | ... |
Shorty
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Fred Crowther | ... |
Old Hillbilly
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Billy Branch | ... |
Preacher
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Celene Evans | ... |
Lady Bartender
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Michael Dizonno | ... |
Vinny
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| Tim Quill | ... |
T.V. Reporter
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Jack Kandel | ... |
Hillbilly Bartender
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| Sally Murphy | ... |
Hooker
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| Mark Roberts | ... |
Furniture Mover
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Patrick Balch | ... |
Young Boy (Kentucky)
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Relioues Webb | ... |
Young Boy (Chicago)
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Arlene Lencioni | ... |
Mrs. Isabella
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Lew Way Chin | ... |
Violin Student
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Morgan Biscomb Melto | ... |
Violin Student
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| Elizabeth Ruf | ... |
Woman in Bar
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Al Neal | ... |
Man in Bar
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Joelle Pasquale | ... |
Daughter #1
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Mia Ferro | ... |
Daughter #2
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Keela Gootee | ... |
Daughter #3
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Pamela Prater | ... |
Selkirk's Wife
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Mary Ann Berkhart | ... |
Dewitt's Wife
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Jeff Dlugolecki | ... |
Pedestrian (uncredited)
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Michael Doster | ... |
Bass player in band at nightclub (uncredited)
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| Lisa Niemi | ... |
Violinist (uncredited)
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Earl Stevens | ... |
Man with Shotgun and Dog (uncredited)
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Harold Taulbee | ... |
Sgnt. Antenelli's Partner (uncredited)
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Alison Vesely | ... |
Reception Waitress (uncredited)
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| D. Danny Warhol | ... |
Train Platform Passenger (uncredited)
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Directed by
| John Irvin | ||
Written by
| Michael Jenning | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Les Alexander | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Larry DeWaay | ... | executive producer (as Larry De Waay) |
| Don Enright | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Jeb Stuart | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Jack Nitzsche | ||
Cinematography by
| Steven Poster | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Peter Honess | ||
Editorial Department
| Rose Kuo | ... | first assistant film editor |
| Michael S. Murphy | ... | stand-by editor |
| Ed O'Malley | ... | second assistant film editor |
| Steve Kraus | ... | editing systems technician (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Jane Alderman | ||
| Shelley Andreas | ||
| Mindy Marin | ||
Production Design by
| Jack T. Collis | ||
Set Decoration by
| Jim Duffy | ||
Costume Design by
| Donfeld | ||
Makeup Department
| Art Anthony | ... | makeup artist |
| Jerry Turnage | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Scott Maitland | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Tony Adler | ... | second assistant director |
| Bruce Moriarty | ... | first assistant director |
| Noel Tomlinson | ... | second second assistant director |
Art Department
| Dennis DeWaay | ... | construction coordinator (as Dennis De Waay) |
| Steven E. Fegley | ... | construction foreman: Chicago (as Steve Fegley) |
| David Gianneschi | ... | set dresser |
| Michael D. Gianneschi | ... | set dresser (as Michael Gianneschi) |
| Joe A. Hawthorne | ... | stand-by painter (as Joe Hawthorne) |
| Aaron Holden | ... | property master |
| Fred Lucky | ... | production illustrator |
| Joe Pfaltzgraf | ... | assistant property master |
| Lawrence Ross Shepard | ... | construction foreman: Kentucky (as Larry Shepherd) |
| Kenneth Turek | ... | leadperson |
| John Warnke | ... | set designer |
| Robert E. Knight | ... | signwriter (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Rick Alexander | ... | re-recording mixer (as Dick Alexander) |
| John Benson | ... | sound effects editor |
| Susan Dudeck | ... | adr editor |
| Les Fresholtz | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Walter Goss | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Allen Hartz | ... | adr editor |
| Franklin Jones Jr. | ... | re-recording mixer (as Frank Jones) |
| Martin Maryska | ... | supervising sound editor |
| James Matheny | ... | dialogue editor (as Jim Matheny) |
| Vern Poore | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Bob Ryan | ... | cable operator |
| Rex Slinkard | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Ralph Stuart | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Jeff Watts | ... | foley editor |
| Glenn Williams | ... | sound mixer |
| Jeffrey A. Williams | ... | boom operator (as Jeff Williams) |
| Christopher Flick | ... | foley editor (uncredited) |
| Elliott Koretz | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| David J Williams | ... | sound effects editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Joe Lombardi | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Paul J. Lombardi | ... | special effects (as Paul Lombardi) |
| John D. Milinac | ... | special effects (as John Milinac) |
| Larry Reid | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Tony Brubaker | ... | stunts (as Anthony Brubaker) |
| Danny Costa | ... | stunts (as Dan Costa) |
| Charles Croughwell | ... | stunts (as Charlie Croughwell) |
| Eddie J. Fernandez | ... | stunts (as Eddie Fernandez) |
| Gene Hartline | ... | stunts |
| Johnny Hock | ... | stunts (as John Hock) |
| Norman Howell | ... | stunts |
| Bob Kurcz | ... | stunts |
| Rick LeFevour | ... | stunts |
| Stacy Logan | ... | stunts |
| Bob Minor | ... | stunts |
| Mario Roberts | ... | stunts |
| Ben Scott | ... | stunts |
| Walter Scott | ... | stunt coordinator |
| John Sherrod | ... | stunts |
| R.L. Tolbert | ... | stunts |
| Carey Loftin | ... | truck stunts (uncredited) |
| Myke Michaels | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| John-Clay Scott | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| William L. Allen Sr. | ... | best boy grip (as William Allen Sr.) |
| Jamie Barber | ... | second assistant camera |
| Art Bartels | ... | key grip |
| Alphonse Blumenthal | ... | best boy electric |
| Eugene F. Crededio | ... | gaffer (as Eugene Crededio) |
| George Kohut | ... | camera operator |
| Peter Kuttner | ... | first assistant camera |
| Gregory Lundsgaard | ... | panaglide operator (as Greg Lundsgaard) |
| Carlos Medina Jr. | ... | Generator operator |
| David Morenz | ... | first assistant camera |
| Jim Plannette | ... | chief lighting technician (as James Plannette) |
| John S. Robertson | ... | dolly grip (as John Robertson) |
| Dean Williams | ... | still photographer |
| Ron Kunecke | ... | musco light operator (uncredited) |
| Stan McClain | ... | aerial cinematographer (uncredited) |
| Egon Stephan Jr. | ... | second assistant camera (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Barbara L. Roche | ... | location casting |
| Sean Susanin | ... | casting assistant |
| Catherine Jane Holzer | ... | extras casting (uncredited) |
| Mark A. Ridge | ... | extras casting (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Armand Coutu | ... | costume supervisor: Hollywood |
| Jennifer Jobst | ... | costume supervisor: Chicago |
| Cathy Newport-Logan | ... | costumer |
| Gina Panno | ... | costumer |
Location Management
| Betsy Bottando | ... | location consultant: Chicago |
| Eileen McCahill | ... | location consultant: Chicago (as Eileen Mc Cahill) |
| Al Neal | ... | location consultant: Kentucky |
| Herman Trent | ... | location consultant: Kentucky |
Music Department
| Gary Chang | ... | composer: additional music |
| Todd Hayen | ... | composer: additional music |
| Michael Hoenig | ... | score mixer |
| David Kershenbaum | ... | music supervisor |
| Jackie Krost | ... | music supervisor |
| Richard Whitfield | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Dru Anne Carlson | ... | script supervisor (as Dru Anne Carlson) |
Transportation Department
| Armand Paoletti | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Mike Robinson | ... | special driver |
Additional Crew
| Rosemary East | ... | assistant: Patrick Swayze |
| Robert Easton | ... | dialect coach |
| Don Herion | ... | police advisor |
| Laura M. Kemp | ... | assistant: Larry De Waay (as Laura Kemp) |
| Mark R. Lindsay | ... | sales representative (as Mark Lindsay) |
| Robin Matthews | ... | assistant: John Irvin |
| Margaret J. Orlando | ... | production secretary (as Margaret Orlando) |
| Tony Pacheco | ... | production accountant |
| Susan Pickett | ... | production associate |
| Edna Tromans | ... | publicist |
| Carol Trost | ... | production office coordinator |
| Robert Bernacchi | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| James Anthony Caruso | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Steve Kraus | ... | dailies projectionist (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Lorimar Film Entertainment (presents)
Distributors
- Warner Bros. (1989) (United States) (theatrical)
- Constantin Film (1990) (Austria) (theatrical)
- Finnkino (1990) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Motion Picture Group (MPG) (1990) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Films (1990) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Svensk Filmindustri (SF) (1990) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Syncron Film (1990) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1990) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1990) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1990) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Argentina Video Home (1990) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Mayco (1990) (Norway) (VHS)
- Roadshow Home Video (1990) (Australia) (VHS)
- Showtime Video (1990) (Finland) (VHS)
- VCL Communications (1990) (Germany) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1990) (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1990) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- CNR Video (1990) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures Video (1991) (Japan) (VHS)
- Phillips (1992) (Germany) (video) (laserdisc)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1993) (United States) (tv)
- Warner Home Video (1998) (United States) (DVD)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (1998) (Finland) (tv)
- Argentina Video Home (2000) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Pioneer (2002) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2008) (Germany) (DVD)
- Moviemax Family (2012) (Turkey) (tv) (cable)
- Warner Bros. Entertainment Finland (2012) (Finland) (Blu-ray)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Chicago Studio Rentals Inc. (location services)
- Pacific Title (titles and opticals)
- Special Effects Weaponry Inc. (weapons)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Chicago cop Truman Gates has alienated his rural Kentucky relatives by living in the big city. Truman is happily married to Jessie, a violinist and music teacher. Back on the family spread in Kentucky, Truman's older brother Briar Gates, who has had to struggle ever since the local coal mine was closed down, resents Truman for moving to Chicago and for convincing their younger brother, Gerald Gates, to do the same. Gerald, a truck driver for a vending machine company, feels torn between Truman and Briar. But things are about to take a deadly turn, thanks to Chicago's Isabella crime family, which is led by John Isabella. In an attempt to legitimize his enterprises, John is bringing his son Lawrence Isabella, a recent business school graduate, into the Isabella family operation. That doesn't sit well with Joey Rosselini, whose plan to succeed John as the head of the family is now threatened. Insulted by being forced to groom Lawrence for a position that he feels should be his, Joey reluctantly lets Lawrence accompany him on a little trip to convince the owners of a local vending machine company to sell out to the Isabellas. Joey's method of achieving this goal is to hijack a company truck filled with merchandise, but its driver, Gerald Gates, leads them on a chase, and nearly escapes before Joey shoots him dead. By the time Truman figures out that it was Joey who killed Gerald, Briar has arrived in Chicago looking for Joey, and then Lawrence is found dead. John wants revenge, and Joey tells John that it was Truman and Briar who killed Lawrence. Briar later ends up killed by Joey in a shoot-out. Having had more than enough, Truman gets his family together for an all out war against Joey and his henchmen. Written by Todd Baldridge |
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| Taglines | A man murdered in cold blood. But they didn't count on his brother's revenge! See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $12,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The phone number Briar, played by Liam Neeson, gives to Harold the hotel clerk, played by Michael J Pollard, is an active number in Kentucky. See more » |
| Goofs | During the shootout in the mob's office, Briar fires a shotgun at the first mobster who enters, knocking the man back and killing him. Yet there are no pellet holes in his clothing and no blood anywhere to indicate he was hit. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Immediate Family/The Bear/Dad/Next of Kin/Carnival of Souls (1989). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Brothers See more » |
| Quotes |
Truman Gates:
They're coming for you, Willy. I know you'll take a couple of them with you for sure, but they'll take you just the same. Or we can take a ride to the station together, just a couple of boys from the hills. You got my word on that. I know you ain't scared to die, Willy. But this ain't no place to leave your ghost. See more » |