The Killing of Randy Webster

The Killing of Randy Webster

1981 · 100 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama, TV Movie

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.

Directed by Sam Wanamaker · Written by Scott Swanton

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