A Los Angeles psychiatrist testifies for the prosecution in the trial of an accused child molester. Later the defendant, who is out on bail, is found dead in the psychiatrist's office, in what appears to be a suicide. Shaken, the psychiatrist moves to the mountains outside of L.A. Not long afterwards a detective he knows comes to him for help. A seven-year-old girl saw someone kill both of her parents, but is so traumatized by the event that she can't remember anything, and the detective wants the doctor to help jar her memory. Soon, however, the doctor and the detective discover that the parents' murder and the pedophiles "suicide" may be linked to a shadowy group of wealthy and influential pedophiles, and that the child isn't the only one whose life is in danger.
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Strong recommendationReflective
EnergyCalm and observant
ToneHuman and reflective
ExperienceObservation more than conflict
Best suited forcharacter-driven drama and emotional tension
What to expect from this title?Expect a calm watch that stays close to observation, nature, and the human bond rather than plot-heavy conflict.
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When the Bough Breaks is a 1986 film in the Crime / Drama category from United States. Directed by Waris Hussein. Starring Ted Danson and Richard Masur. Runtime: about 100 minutes. Original language: English. TMDB rating: 6.4/10.
Genre: Crime / Drama, Released in 1986, Original language: English, Production: United States, Runtime: about 100 minutes, Starring Ted Danson and Richard Masur.
Runtime
100 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
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Ted Danson
Alex
Richard Masur
Milo
Rachel Ticotin
Raquel Santos
James Noble
Dr. Warren Towle
Kim Miyori
Kim Hickle
Merritt Butrick
Tim Kruger
David Huddleston
Vicar McCaffrey
Charles Lane
Van der Graaf
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Scott Paulin
Rick
Deborah Harmon
Lisa
Marcie Leeds
Melody Quinn
Tom Williams
Stuart Hickle
Robert Covarrubias
Andy
Danny De La Paz
Raphael
Director: Waris Hussein
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1What is movie When the Bough Breaks (1986)?
It is a movie released in 1986 within the Crime, Drama, Thriller, TV Movie category.
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