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Winter Kills (1979)

R 97 min  -  Comedy | Drama | Thriller  -   11 May 1979 (USA)
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19 years after President Timothy Keegan was assassinated, his brother Nick discovers a dying man claiming to have been the gunman... See full summary »

Director:

William Richert
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jeff Bridges ...
Nick Kegan
John Huston ...
Pa Kegan
Anthony Perkins ...
John Cerruti
Eli Wallach ...
Joe Diamond
Sterling Hayden ...
Z.K. Dawson
Dorothy Malone ...
Emma Kegan
Tomas Milian ...
Frank Mayo
Belinda Bauer ...
Yvette Malone
Ralph Meeker Ralph Meeker ...
Gameboy Baker
Toshirô Mifune ...
Keith
Richard Boone ...
Keifitz
David Spielberg ...
Miles Garner
Brad Dexter ...
Captain Heller One
Michael Thoma Michael Thoma ...
Ray Doty
Ed Madsen Ed Madsen ...
Captain Heller Two
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Storyline

19 years after President Timothy Keegan was assassinated, his brother Nick discovers a dying man claiming to have been the gunman. While trying to avoid his wealthy and domineering father's attempts to control his actions, Nick follows the clues that have been handed to him. As he progresses, it becomes increasingly difficult to discern the real trails from the dead ends, and increasing dangerous as unknown parties try to stop Nick from uncovering the truth. Written by Jean-Marc Rocher <rocher@fiberbit.net>  

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Something funny is happening in WINTER KILLS. Take it seriously! See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Philadelphia Clan See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$6,500,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$1,083,799 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Winter Gold Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

As reported in the 11th March 1985 edition of the London "Times", this picture's production and release was allegedly marred by the Kennedy Family, the assassination of 'John F Kennedy' being the film's reference. See more »

Quotes

John Cerruti: I'm so glad you're here! I receive so few outsiders. Who to trust? Who to trust? All of the nerves, but none of the flesh.
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Connections

Featured in Who Killed 'Winter Kills'? (2003) See more »