The Killing of Randy Webster

When his teenage son is shot by the Houston police following a stolen van chase, his father undertakes a tireless investigation into the truth and uncovers the fact that the gun found with the boy's body was a "throwdown," a weapon planted by the cops.

Cast

Hal Holbrook

as John Webster

Dixie Carter

as Billie Webster

James Whitmore Jr.

as Officer Vane

Jennifer Jason Leigh

as Amy Wheeler

Nancy Malone

as Lois Carter

Gary McCleery

as Randy Webster

Barry Corbin

as Nick Hanson

Richard Beauchamp

as Carlos Vega

Dennis Redfield

as Officer A.D. Jakes

John Dennis Johnston

as Officer Bob Draxel

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