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Like Mother Like Son: The Strange Story of Sante and Kenny Kimes
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Like Mother Like Son: The Strange Story of Sante and Kenny Kimes

2001-05-20 · 90 min · ★ 7.3

Drama · Crime · Thriller · TV Movie

The real-life case based on the horrific crimes of Sante and Kenny Kimes, the mother and son duo who specialized in theft, fraud and murder.

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Directors
Arthur Allan Seidelman
Production companies
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Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Mary Tyler MooreMary Tyler MooreSante Chambers Kimes / Eva Guerrero
Robert ForsterRobert ForsterKen "Pappa" Kimes
Gabriel OldsGabriel OldsKenny Kimes / Manny Guerrin
Jean StapletonJean StapletonIrene Silverman
Kenneth RadleyKenneth RadleyAgent
Arianthe GalaniBeatrice
Mark MitchellMark MitchellSante's Lawyer
Wayne HopeWayne HopeTony Vatelero
Alex BredenKenny at 4 Years
Jared DaperisJared DaperisKenny at 8 Years
Daniel DaperisDaniel DaperisKent at 12 Years
Matthew VennellKent at 15 Years
Matthew RobinsonKent at 18 Years
Leighton PhairRamos
Carolyne CooperIrene's Maid
Daniela FarinacciDaniela FarinacciSante's Maid
Deidre RubensteinDeidre RubensteinLas Vegas Judge
Jane BadlerJane BadlerMrs. Fox
Steve SysonBanker
Leighton YoungRamos

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