A Killer in the Family

A father, his sons and the crime spree that shocked America.

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Three teenage boys break their father out of prison only to discover that he is a murderous sociopath. Based on a true story.

Released: Oct 30, 1983

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Robert Mitchum

Gary Tison

James Spader

Donny Tison

Lance Kerwin

Ray Tison

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