Right to Kill?_
"A gun separates the men...from the boys."
Based on true story of teens Richard and Deborah Jahnke charged in Wyoming for the killing of their abusive father.
Starring
Frederic Forrest, Christopher Collet, Karmin Murcelo
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Right to Kill? was released 41 years ago in 1985.
Overview
Based on true story of teens Richard and Deborah Jahnke charged in Wyoming for the killing of their abusive father.
Right to Kill? is a Drama, Crime, TV Movie film with a runtime of 1h 40m.
CAST (20)
Frederic Forrest
Richard Jahnke, Sr.
Christopher Collet
Richard Jahnke, Jr.
Karmin Murcelo
Maria Jahnke
Justine Bateman
Deborah Jahnke
Ann Wedgeworth
Eve Whitcomb
Terry O'Quinn
Jim Barrett
Lisa Blake Richards
Vera Scofield
J. T. Walsh
Maj. Eckworth
Alison Bartlett
Candy
John M. Jackson
Social Worker
RM
Randy Moore
Counselor
NB
Norman Bennett
Detective
Jerry Haynes
Mr. Harris
Daniel von Bargen
Det. Roberts
RG
Robert Ginnaven
Det. Marquez
HG
Hugh Gorrian
Police Officer
Marc Gilpin
Billy
JM
John Morrison
Candy's Father
Norma Moore
Candy's Mother
KR
Karen Radcliffe
Robyn
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Right to Kill? about?
Based on true story of teens Richard and Deborah Jahnke charged in Wyoming for the killing of their abusive father.
How long is Right to Kill??
Right to Kill? has a runtime of 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Who stars in Right to Kill??
The cast of Right to Kill? includes Frederic Forrest, Christopher Collet, Karmin Murcelo, Justine Bateman, Ann Wedgeworth.
What is the rating of Right to Kill??
Right to Kill? has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 5 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Drama
Crime
TV Movie