
Next of Kin(1989)
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.


“Two brothers, both consumed by ANGER.”
A modern-day version of the biblical legend of Cain and Abel, the strong-willed matriarch Señora Pina favors her younger son, Ellis, over the older Lorenzo, whom she blames for her husband's death.

Christopher de Leon
Ellis

Phillip Salvador
Lorenz

Carmi Martin
Cita

Mona Lisa
Señora Pina
Cecille Castillo
Rina
Baby Delgado
Becky

Ruel Vernal
Jumbo
Michael Sandico
Robert

Venchito Galvez
Pilo
Tonio Guiterrez
Robert's Goons
Cain and Abel is a crime, drama, action, thriller film released in 1982 exploring themes of brother, threat of death, revenge, last will and testament, violent death, enemy brothers. Directed by Lino Brocka, it stars Christopher de Leon, Phillip Salvador, Carmi Martin. A modern-day version of the biblical legend of Cain and Abel, the strong-willed matriarch Señora Pina favors her younger son, Ellis, over the older Lorenzo, whom she blames for her husband's death.
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