Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb5.9/10
6 audience votes
Key crew
- Scott SwantonWriter
- Sam WanamakerDirector
- Tom CurtisWriter
- Peter MatzOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Hal HolbrookJohn Webster
- Dixie CarterBillie Webster
- James Whitmore Jr.Officer Vane
- Jennifer Jason LeighAmy Wheeler
- Nancy MaloneLois Carter
- Gary McCleeryRandy Webster
- Barry CorbinNick Hanson
- Richard BeauchampCarlos Vega
- Dennis RedfieldOfficer A.D. Jakes
- John Dennis JohnstonOfficer Bob Draxel
- Sondra BlakeMay Wheeler
- Sean PennDon Fremont
Stills
Themes
police corruptiongrand theft autogrieving parentsplanted evidence