The Right to Kill (1984)
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Christopher Collet stars as real-life teenager Richard Jahnke Jr. in the made-for-TV Right to Kill. After suffering years of torment and abuse from his father (Frederic Forrest), Jahnke can stand no more. Hiding in the closet of his Wyoming home, Jahnke hears the familiar sounds of his father beating his mother. "I just wanted to make him stop," Jahnke later explained to the authorities--after he killed his father with a rifle. Written for television by Joyce Eliason, it initially aired on May 22, 1985 ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Frederic Forrest, Christopher Collet, (more)
- Director(s):
- John Erman
Synopsis of The Right to Kill
Christopher Collet stars as real-life teenager Richard Jahnke Jr. in the made-for-TV Right to Kill. After suffering years of torment and abuse from his father (Frederic Forrest), Jahnke can stand no more. Hiding in the closet of his Wyoming home, Jahnke hears the familiar sounds of his father beating his mother. "I just wanted to make him stop," Jahnke later explained to the authorities--after he killed his father with a rifle. Written for television by Joyce Eliason, it initially aired on May 22, 1985 ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of The Right to Kill
- Frederic Forrest - Richard Jahnke Sr.
- Karmin Murcelo - Maria Jahnke
- Ann Wedgeworth - Eve Whitcomb
- Randy Moore - Counselor
- Lisa Richards - Vera Scofield
- Gary Moody - Officer Torgerson
- Daniel Von Bargen - Det. Roberts
- Norman Bennett - Detective
- Robert Ginnaven - Det. Marquez
- John M. Jackson - Social Worker
- Christopher Collet - Richard Jahnke Jr.
- Justine Bateman - Deborah Jahnke
- Terry O'Quinn - Jim Barrett
- John Morrison - Candy's Father
- Karen Radcliffe - Robyn
- J.T. Walsh - Major Vegvary
- Jason Bateman
- Marc Gilpin - Billy
- Jerry Haynes - Mr. Harris
- Norma Moore - Candys Mother
- Director(s):
- John Erman
- Writer(s):
- Joyce Eliason
- Producer(s):
- Jack Clements
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