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Next of Kin 1989 Directed by John Irvin

A Chicago cop from the hills of Kentucky. Hunting his brother's killer. Seeking justice country style.

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Budget $12,000,000
Revenue $15,942,628
Release Date 20 October 1989
108 mins
Cast
Patrick Swayze Truman Gates
Liam Neeson Briar Gates
Adam Baldwin Joey Rosselin
Helen Hunt Jessie Gates
Ted Levine Willy Simpson
Bill Paxton Gerald Gates
Andreas Katsulas John Isabella
Del Close Frank
Ben Stiller Lawrence Isabella
Paul Herman Tony Antonelli
Don Herion Zimmer
Don James David Jenkins
Brett Hadley De Witt
Kelly Blair Tolbert
Michael Wise Snakeman
Anndrena Belcher Patsy-Ruth
Jean Ritchie Charlene
Nancy Jeffrey Aunt Peg
Tina Engle Rosalie
Kimberly Cole Hollis' Wife
Starla Fugate Gerald's Girlfriend
Fred Crowther Old Hillbilly
Billy Branch Preacher
Celene Evans Lady Bartender
Tim Quill TV Reporter
Jack Kandel Hillbilly Bartender
Mark Roberts Furniture Mover
Patrick Balch Young Boy (Kentucky)
Relioues Webb Young Boy (Chicago)
Arlene Lencioni Mrs. Isabella
Lew Way Chin Violin Student
Morgan Biscomb Melto Violin Student
Elizabeth Ruf Woman in Bar
Joelle Pasquale Daughter #1
Mia Ferro Daughter #2
Keela Gootee Daughter #3
Pamela Prater Selkirk's Wife
Mary Ann Berkhart De Witt's Wife
Lisa Niemi Violinist
Earl Stevens Man with Shotgun and Dog
Alison Vesely Reception Waitress