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Next of Kin

Next of Kin

A Chicago cop from the hills of Kentucky. Hunting his brother's killer. Seeking justice country style.

19895.91h 48m

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.

Directed by John Irvin
Written by Michael Jenning
Produced by Les Alexander, Don Enright
Box OfficeBudget: $12.0MRevenue: $15.9M

Top Cast

Patrick Swayze

Patrick Swayze

Truman Gates

Liam Neeson

Liam Neeson

Briar Gates

Adam Baldwin

Adam Baldwin

Joey Rosselin

Helen Hunt

Helen Hunt

Jessie Gates

Ted Levine

Ted Levine

Willy Simpson

Bill Paxton

Bill Paxton

Gerald Gates

Michael J. Pollard

Michael J. Pollard

Harold

Andreas Katsulas

Andreas Katsulas

John Isabella

Del Close

Del Close

Frank

Valentino Cimo

Valentino Cimo

Rhino

Themes & Keywords

chicago, illinoiskentuckycoprevengehillbillyavenging brotherbrother brother relationshipbrothersbrotherly revenge

About Next of Kin

Next of Kin is a action, adventure, crime, drama, thriller film released in 1989 exploring themes of chicago, illinois, kentucky, cop, revenge, hillbilly, avenging brother. Directed by John Irvin, it stars Patrick Swayze, Liam Neeson, Adam Baldwin. 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.

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