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Next of Kin

  • 1989
  • R
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
13K
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Liam Neeson, Patrick Swayze, Valentino Cimo, Paul Herman, Andreas Katsulas, Ted Levine, and Michael J. Pollard in Next of Kin (1989)
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GangsterPolice ProceduralActionCrimeDramaThriller

Truman, a Chicago cop, sets out to find the killer of his brother. Meanwhile, another of his brothers, Briar (a hillbilly) decides to find the killer himself.Truman, a Chicago cop, sets out to find the killer of his brother. Meanwhile, another of his brothers, Briar (a hillbilly) decides to find the killer himself.Truman, a Chicago cop, sets out to find the killer of his brother. Meanwhile, another of his brothers, Briar (a hillbilly) decides to find the killer himself.

  • Director
    • John Irvin
  • Writer
    • Michael Jenning
  • Stars
    • Patrick Swayze
    • Liam Neeson
    • Adam Baldwin
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    13K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Irvin
    • Writer
      • Michael Jenning
    • Stars
      • Patrick Swayze
      • Liam Neeson
      • Adam Baldwin
    • 69User reviews
    • 33Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Top Cast58

    Patrick Swayze
    Patrick Swayze
    • Truman
    Liam Neeson
    Liam Neeson
    • Briar
    Adam Baldwin
    Adam Baldwin
    • Joey
    Helen Hunt
    Helen Hunt
    • Jessie
    Andreas Katsulas
    Andreas Katsulas
    • Isabella
    Bill Paxton
    Bill Paxton
    • Gerald
    Ben Stiller
    Ben Stiller
    • Lawrence
    Michael J. Pollard
    Michael J. Pollard
    • Harold
    Ted Levine
    Ted Levine
    • Willy
    Del Close
    Del Close
    • Frank
    Valentino Cimo
    Valentino Cimo
    • Rhino
    Paul Greco
    Paul Greco
    • Leo
    Vincent Guastaferro
    Vincent Guastaferro
    • Paulie
    Paul Herman
    Paul Herman
    • Antonelli
    Don Herion
    • Zimmer
    Don James
    • David
    Brett Hadley
    • De Witt
    Rodney Hatfield
    • Hollis
    • Director
      • John Irvin
    • Writer
      • Michael Jenning
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The phone number Briar, played by Liam Neeson, gives to Harold the hotel clerk, played by Michael J Pollard, is an active number in Kentucky.
    • Goofs
      During the shootout in the mob's office, Briar fires a shotgun at the first mobster who enters, knocking the man back and killing him. Yet there are no pellet holes in his clothing and no blood anywhere to indicate he was hit.
    • Quotes
      • Truman Gates: They're coming for you, Willy. I know you'll take a couple of them with you for sure, but they'll take you just the same. Or we can take a ride to the station together, just a couple of boys from the hills. You got my word on that. I know you ain't scared to die, Willy. But this ain't no place to leave your ghost.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper: Immediate Family/The Bear/Dad/Next of Kin/Carnival of Souls (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      Brothers
      Written and Performed by Larry Gatlin & Patrick Swayze

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    Details

    • Release date
      • October 20, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ruf nach Vergeltung
    • Filming locations
      • Hazard, Kentucky, USA
    • Production company
      • Lorimar Film Entertainment
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $12,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $15,942,628
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,805,516
      • Oct 22, 1989
    • Gross worldwide
      • $15,942,628
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 48m(108 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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