The Killing of Randy Webster
1981, English. Directed by Sam Wanamaker.
When his teenage son is shot by the Houston police following a stolen van chase, his father undertakes a tireless investigation into the truth and uncovers the fact that the gun found with the boy's body was a "throwdown," a weapon planted by the cops.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Sam WanamakerDirector
- Hal HolbrookJohn Webster
- Dixie CarterBillie Webster
- James Whitmore Jr.Officer Vane
- Jennifer Jason LeighAmy Wheeler
- Nancy MaloneLois Carter
- Gary McCleeryRandy Webster
- Barry CorbinNick Hanson
- Richard BeauchampCarlos Vega
- Dennis RedfieldOfficer A.D. Jakes
- John Dennis JohnstonOfficer Bob Draxel
- Sondra BlakeMay Wheeler
- Sean PennDon Fremont
Details
- Released
- 11 March 1981
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Scott Swanton, Tom Curtis
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The Killing of Randy Webster isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Killing of Randy Webster?
The Killing of Randy Webster (1981) was directed by Sam Wanamaker and stars Hal Holbrook, Dixie Carter, James Whitmore Jr..