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Next of Kin (1989)
The murder of a hillbilly trucker by the son of a Mafia lord sets off a war of vengeance between hillbilly and mobster families. The trucker’s brother, a Chicago cop, is in charge of investigating the case which involves a power struggle between brothers within the mobster family. The action drama draws parallels between the traditions of both hillbilly and mobster families.
Animal actors in this production were monitored through American Humane Society’s No Animals Were Harmed® program.
Next of Kin
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A mobster meets his demise after seeking refuge from two pursuing dogs in a van stocked and crawling with poisonous snakes. A deer head stored in a refrigerator was bought at a taxidermist shop and special eyes were made to give it a realistic appearance. Other animals seen primarily as atmosphere are a horse, dogs, cats and pigeons.
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Release Date: July 11, 1989
Certification: Modified Certification
Genre: Adventure, Action, Thriller
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