At Close Range (1986) — AI Story Visualization

At Close Range (1986) Poster

Plot Analysis Summary

A teenager's descent into his father's criminal empire culminates in violence, betrayal, and ultimate justice.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Gang Formation & Early Crimes

Arrest & Interrogation Pressure

Violent Purge & Betrayal

Final Confrontation & Justice

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.

Directed by

James Foley

Key Cast

Rating: 6.8/10 (307 votes)