Next of Kin(1989)
“A Chicago cop from the hills of Kentucky. Hunting his brother's killer. Seeking justice country style.”
Overview
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.
Director
John Irvin
Studio
Lorimar Film Entertainment
Budget
$12M
Revenue
$16M
Cast
Patrick Swayze
as Truman Gates
Liam Neeson
as Briar Gates
Adam Baldwin
as Joey Rosselin
Helen Hunt
as Jessie Gates
Ted Levine
as Willy Simpson
Bill Paxton
as Gerald Gates
Michael J. Pollard
as Harold
Andreas Katsulas
as John Isabella
Del Close
as Frank
Valentino Cimo
as Rhino
Paul Greco
as Leo
Vincent Guastaferro
as Paulie
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1989
Runtime
1h 48m
Language
English
Rating
5.9 / 10
Budget
$12M
Box Office
$16M
Production Companies
Lorimar Film Entertainment • Barry & Enright Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Next of Kin?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Next of Kin (1989).
What is Next of Kin about?▼
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.
Who directed Next of Kin?▼
Next of Kin was directed by John Irvin and released in 1989. It is a action, adventure, crime, drama, thriller film.
How long is Next of Kin?▼
Next of Kin has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
Who stars in Next of Kin?▼
The cast of Next of Kin includes Patrick Swayze as Truman Gates, Liam Neeson as Briar Gates, Adam Baldwin as Joey Rosselin, Helen Hunt as Jessie Gates, Ted Levine as Willy Simpson and more.
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