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At Close Range
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At Close Range

1986-04-18 · 116 min · ★ 6.8

Crime · Drama · Thriller

Brad Whitewood Jr. lives in rural Pennsylvania and has few prospects. Against his mother's wishes, he seeks out his estranged father, the head of a gang of thieves in a nearby town. Though his new girlfriend supports his criminal ambitions, Brad Jr. soon learns that his father is a dangerous man.

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Directors
James Foley
Production companies
Hemdale Film Corporation, Cinema '85
Countries
United States of America, United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 6,500,000
Revenue
USD 2,347,000

Top Cast

Sean PennSean PennBradford 'Brad' Whitewood Jr.
Christopher WalkenChristopher WalkenBradford 'Brad' Whitewood Sr.
Mary Stuart MastersonMary Stuart MastersonTerry
Chris PennChris PennThomas 'Tommy' Whitewood
Millie PerkinsMillie PerkinsJulie
Eileen RyanEileen RyanGrandma
Tracey WalterTracey WalterUncle Patch Whitewood
David StrathairnDavid StrathairnTony Pine
J.C. QuinnJ.C. QuinnBoyd
Candy ClarkCandy ClarkMary Sue
Jake DengelJake DengelLester Perowski
Kiefer SutherlandKiefer SutherlandTim
Stephen GeoffreysStephen GeoffreysAggie
Crispin GloverCrispin GloverLucas
Noelle ParkerNoelle ParkerJill
Alan AutryAlan AutryErnie
Paul HermanPaul HermanSalesman
Gary GoberD.A.
Marshall Fallwell Jr.Bartender
Douglas AndersonMarshall

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