A Killer in the Family
1983, English. Directed by Richard T. Heffron.
A father, his sons and the crime spree that shocked America.
Three teenage boys break their father out of prison only to discover that he is a murderous sociopath. Based on a true story.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Richard T. HeffronDirector
- Robert MitchumGary Tison
- James SpaderDonny Tison
- Lance KerwinRay Tison
- Eric StoltzRicky Tison
- Salome JensAlice Johansen
- Lynn CarlinDorothy Tison
- Stuart MargolinRandy Greenawalt
- Arliss HowardJohn Lyons
- Amanda WyssDannelda Lyons
- Susan SwiftTeresa
- Catherine Mary StewartCarol
- Nolan AdamsGas Station Attendant
Details
- Released
- 30 October 1983
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Aller
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What A Killer in the Family is based on
A Killer in the Family is based on a true story.
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How long is A Killer in the Family?
A Killer in the Family runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Which OTT platform is A Killer in the Family on?
A Killer in the Family isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 October 1983. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Killer in the Family?
If you liked A Killer in the Family, try Dead Man's Folly, No Night Is Too Long, Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1983.
Who directed A Killer in the Family?
A Killer in the Family (1983) was directed by Richard T. Heffron and stars Robert Mitchum, James Spader, Lance Kerwin.
What is A Killer in the Family based on?
A Killer in the Family is based on a true story.