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Next of Kin
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Next of Kin

1989-10-20 · 108 min · ★ 5.9

Action · Crime · Drama · Thriller

Truman Gates, a Chicago cop, sets out to find his brother's killer. Meanwhile, another of his brothers, Briar (a hillbilly) decides to find the killer himself.

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Directors
John Irvin
Production companies
Lorimar Film Entertainment, Barry & Enright Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 12,000,000
Revenue
USD 15,942,628

Top Cast

Patrick SwayzePatrick SwayzeTruman Gates
Liam NeesonLiam NeesonBriar Gates
Adam BaldwinAdam BaldwinJoey Rosselin
Helen HuntHelen HuntJessie Gates
Ted LevineTed LevineWilly Simpson
Bill PaxtonBill PaxtonGerald Gates
Michael J. PollardMichael J. PollardHarold
Andreas KatsulasAndreas KatsulasJohn Isabella
Del CloseDel CloseFrank
Valentino CimoValentino CimoRhino
Paul GrecoPaul GrecoLeo
Vincent GuastaferroVincent GuastaferroPaulie
Ben StillerBen StillerLawrence Isabella
Paul HermanPaul HermanTony Antonelli
Don HerionZimmer
Don JamesDavid Jenkins
Brett HadleyDe Witt
Rodney HatfieldHollis
Richard WhartonRichard WhartonSelkirk
Kelly BlairTolbert

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