When the Bough Breaks
Originally released in 1986. When the Bough Breaks is a crime/drama film. directed by Waris Hussein.
Starring Ted Danson, Richard Masur, and Rachel Ticotin
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 12, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- TDF Productions
- Taft Entertainment Television
Frequently Asked Questions
What is When the Bough Breaks about?
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 appe...
Who directed When the Bough Breaks?
When the Bough Breaks was directed by Waris Hussein.
How long is When the Bough Breaks?
When the Bough Breaks has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was When the Bough Breaks released?
When the Bough Breaks was released on October 12, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in When the Bough Breaks?
The main cast of When the Bough Breaks includes Ted Danson, Richard Masur, Rachel Ticotin, James Noble, Kim Miyori.