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

1989

1h 48m

5.9(243 votes)

Action

Adventure

Crime

Drama

Thriller

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.

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Cast & Crew

53 members

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Patrick Swayze

Truman Gates

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Liam Neeson

Briar Gates

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Adam Baldwin

Joey Rosselin

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Helen Hunt

Jessie Gates

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Ted Levine

Willy Simpson

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Bill Paxton

Gerald Gates

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Michael J. Pollard

Harold

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Andreas Katsulas

John Isabella

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Del Close

Frank

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Valentino Cimo

Rhino

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Paul Greco

Leo

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Vincent Guastaferro

Paulie

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Ben Stiller

Lawrence Isabella

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Paul Herman

Tony Antonelli

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Don Herion

Zimmer

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Don James

David Jenkins

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Brett Hadley

De Witt

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Rodney Hatfield

Hollis

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Richard Wharton

Selkirk

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Kelly Blair

Tolbert

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Charles Williams

Pierce

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Michael Wise

Snakeman

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Joseph R. Ryan

Grandpa

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Anndrena Belcher

Patsy-Ruth

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Jean Ritchie

Charlene

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Nancy Jeffrey

Aunt Peg

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Tina Engle

Rosalie

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Kimberly Cole

Hollis' Wife

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Starla Fugate

Gerald's Girlfriend

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Michael Sassone

Melvin

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Neil Giuntoli

Shorty

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Fred Crowther

Old Hillbilly

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Billy Branch

Preacher

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Celene Evans

Lady Bartender

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Michael Dizonno

Vinny

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Tim Quill

TV Reporter

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Jack Kandel

Hillbilly Bartender

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Sally Murphy

Hooker

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Mark Roberts

Furniture Mover

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Patrick Balch

Young Boy (Kentucky)

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Relioues Webb

Young Boy (Chicago)

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Arlene Lencioni

Mrs. Isabella

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Lew Way Chin

Violin Student

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Morgan Biscomb Melto

Violin Student

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Elizabeth Ruf

Woman in Bar

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Joelle Pasquale

Daughter #1

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Mia Ferro

Daughter #2

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Keela Gootee

Daughter #3

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Pamela Prater

Selkirk's Wife

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Mary Ann Berkhart

De Witt's Wife

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Lisa Niemi

Violinist

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Earl Stevens

Man with Shotgun and Dog

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Alison Vesely

Reception Waitress

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