At Close Range

~Like father. Like son. Like hell.

Overview

Brad Whitewood Jr. lives in rural Pennsylvania and has few prospects. Against his mother's wishes, he seeks out his estranged father, the head of a gang of thieves in a nearby town. Though his new girlfriend supports his criminal ambitions, Brad Jr. soon learns that his father is a dangerous man. Inspired by the real events that led to the end of the Johnston Gang, who operated in the northeastern United States in the 1970s.

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 1986-04-18
Budget: $6500000
Revenue: $2347000
Runtime: 111 min

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