''Two Fathers' Justice'' is a 1985 American

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about two men from different walks of life who have to work together to bring to justice the killers of their children. It stars

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and George Hamilton.

Background

Directed by

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and produced by Bob Long, the film was an NBC movie of the week. For actor

Richard Kind Richard Bruce Kind (born November 22, 1956) is an American actor and comedian. His television roles include '' Carol & Company'' (1990–1991), Dr. Mark Devanow in '' Mad About You'' (1992–1999, 2019), Paul Lassiter in '' Spin City'' (1996–20 ...

, this was his first time in film.

Story

A young couple, a girl and guy are about to marry when they are murdered by some drug dealers. Stack (

), the father of the girl, is a tough former steel worker who is from the South Side of Chicago. Bradley ( George Hamilton), the father of the boy, is a successful businessman who has his own private jet. Due to the failure of the system to deal with the killers, who avoid justice, these two men from very different backgrounds have to take matters into their own hands.

Sequel

In the sequel '' Two Fathers: Justice for the Innocent'', a hunt takes place some years later when the murderer of their children escapes from prison. Both fathers reunite to find him.''

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References

External links

Imdb: Two Fathers' Justice

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