The Killing of Randy Webster 1981
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Director
- Sam Wanamaker
- Networks
- Roger Gimbel Productions, EMI Television, Heller/Gutwillig Productions
- Where to Stream
- Hoopla, Amazon Video, Fandango At Home
What is The Killing of Randy Webster?
The Killing of Randy Webster is a drama and television movie released in the United States on March 11, 1981, with a runtime of one hour and forty minutes. The film features a cast that includes Hal Holbrook as John Webster, Dixie Carter as Billie Webster, James Whitmore Jr.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1981
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 11, 1981
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Roger Gimbel Productions, EMI Television, Heller/Gutwillig Productions
- Genres
- Drama, TV Movie
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.0/10 from 6 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~100 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Roger Gimbel Productions, EMI Television, Heller/Gutwillig Productions
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The Killing of Randy Webster is a drama and television movie released in the United States on March 11, 1981, with a runtime of one hour and forty minutes. The film features a cast that includes Hal Holbrook as John Webster, Dixie Carter as Billie Webster, James Whitmore Jr. as Officer Vane, Jennifer Jason Leigh as Amy Wheeler, Nancy Malone as Lois Carter, Gary McCleery as Randy Webster, Barry Corbin as Nick Hanson, Sean Penn as Don Fremont, and Sondra Blake as May Wheeler. The story follows a father who undertakes a tireless investigation into the truth after his teenage son is shot by the Houston police following a stolen van chase. Through his investigation, the father uncovers the fact that the gun found with the boy's body was a throwdown, which is a weapon planted by the cops.
Should you watch it?
“A grieving father investigates his teenage son's fatal shooting by the Houston police.”
- Follows a father's tireless investigation into the truth behind a police shooting.
- Examines the discovery of a planted weapon at the scene.
- Presents a dramatic narrative based around a stolen van chase.
- Viewers seeking lighthearted entertainment may find the subject matter overly heavy and tragic.
Watch it if you are interested in a dramatic story about a father uncovering a police cover-up.
The tone is dramatic and serious with a narrative centered on investigation and tragedy.
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It is worth watching if you appreciate dramatic television movies focused on parental investigation and police corruption.
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The film has a runtime of one hour and forty minutes.
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The Killing of Randy Webster is a standalone TV movie rather than a series with episodes.
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