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Next of Kin

  • 19891989
  • RR
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
12K
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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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  • Action
  • Crime
  • Thriller

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.

IMDb RATING
5.8/10
12K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • John Irvin
  • Writer
    • Michael Jenning
  • Stars
    • Patrick Swayze
    • Liam Neeson
    • Adam Baldwin
Top credits
  • Director
    • John Irvin
  • Writer
    • Michael Jenning
  • Stars
    • Patrick Swayze
    • Liam Neeson
    • Adam Baldwin
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 64User reviews
    • 30Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos1

    Next of Kin
    Trailer 0:30
    Next of Kin

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    Helen Hunt and Patrick Swayze in Next of Kin (1989)
    Patrick Swayze in Next of Kin (1989)
    Liam Neeson in Next of Kin (1989)
    Patrick Swayze in Next of Kin (1989)
    Adam Baldwin, Valentino Cimo, Vincent Guastaferro, and Paul Greco in Next of Kin (1989)
    Liam Neeson in Next of Kin (1989)
    Bill Paxton, Liam Neeson, and Patrick Swayze in Next of Kin (1989)
    Patrick Swayze and Paul Herman in Next of Kin (1989)
    Helen Hunt in Next of Kin (1989)
    Patrick Swayze in Next of Kin (1989)
    Liam Neeson and Patrick Swayze in Next of Kin (1989)
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    Top cast

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    Patrick Swayze
    Patrick Swayze
    • Trumanas Truman
    Liam Neeson
    Liam Neeson
    • Briaras Briar
    Adam Baldwin
    Adam Baldwin
    • Joeyas Joey
    Helen Hunt
    Helen Hunt
    • Jessieas Jessie
    Andreas Katsulas
    Andreas Katsulas
    • Isabellaas Isabella
    Bill Paxton
    Bill Paxton
    • Geraldas Gerald
    Ben Stiller
    Ben Stiller
    • Lawrenceas Lawrence
    Michael J. Pollard
    Michael J. Pollard
    • Haroldas Harold
    Ted Levine
    Ted Levine
    • Willyas Willy
    Del Close
    Del Close
    • Frankas Frank
    Valentino Cimo
    Valentino Cimo
    • Rhinoas Rhino
    Paul Greco
    Paul Greco
    • Leoas Leo
    Vincent Guastaferro
    Vincent Guastaferro
    • Paulieas Paulie
    Paul Herman
    Paul Herman
    • Antonellias Antonelli
    Don Herion
    • Zimmeras Zimmer
    Don James
    • Davidas David
    Brett Hadley
    • De Wittas De Witt
    Rodney Hatfield
    • Hollisas Hollis
    • Director
      • John Irvin
    • Writer
      • Michael Jenning
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    Storyline

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    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. —Rob Hartill
    • six shooter
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    • cowboy hat
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    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Taglines
      • A man murdered in cold blood. But they didn't count on his brother's revenge!
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Crime
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • R
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The tune that Truman plays on his wife's violin is "Orange Blossom Special", which was written in 1939 and made popular on the Grand Old Opry radio program. It is a bluegrass mainstay and often referred to as "the bluegrass national anthem."
    • Goofs
      When Truman enters his house after getting a terrified call from his wife, he racks the slide back on his semi-automatic pistol to cock the hammer. But in the next view a couple seconds later, the hammer is no longer cocked.
    • Quotes

      Briar Gates: This land's mine!... I can go out and take a piss on it in the middle on the night if I want to!

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Immediate Family/The Bear/Dad/Next of Kin/Carnival of Souls (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      Brothers
      Written and Performed by Larry Gatlin & Patrick Swayze

    User reviews64

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    It Is All About Kin and Clan
    What makes this action drama particularly moving is the comparison between the extended family of a Sicilian crime boss and the clannishness of the hillbillies. While Joey Rosellini insults the mountain folks as people "who farm rocks" his boss John Isabella sees the link -- "that is what they said about our people back in the old country." It is not a matter of who wears the nicer suit; it is a matter of blood, of kinship, and of ensuring that the one with the greater grievance has justice is done for his family. This is a very old tradition, both in the Sicilian families and in those Celtic clans that moved into the hills of Appalachia. In this aspect "Next of Kin" reaches a level of art not usually found in action films. The scene of the women packing sandwiches for the big hunt shows a level of clan community not well understood by us city-folk.

    Watch this film and enjoy.
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    5
    • webmouse
    • Dec 10, 2007

    Details

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    • 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

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    • 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

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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