Raising Cain (1992)
Demented. Deranged. Deceptive. De Palma.
Child psychologist Carter Nix is a loving and caring family man, but under this appearance lies a dark and troubled past. Grappling with the consequences of this past on his own psyche and the influence of his returning father and violent brother Cain, Carter becomes involved in a series of murders and kidnappings. Meanwhile, his wife Jenny rekindles an old love affair, placing herself in the crosshairs of her increasingly unstable husband.
Cast
- John Lithgow - Carter Nix / Cain / Dr. Nix / Josh / Margo
- Lolita Davidovich - Jenny O'Keefe Nix
- Steven Bauer - Jack Dante
- Frances Sternhagen - Dr. Lynn Waldheim
- Gregg Henry - Lt. Terri
- Tom Bower - Sgt, Cully
- Mel Harris - Sarah
- Teri Austin - Karen Bowman
- Gabrielle Carteris - Nan
- Barton Heyman - Mack
Screenplay
- Brian De Palma (Screenplay)
Themes
Noir Detective and Rainy Night Case, Amnesia and Seeking Lost Identity, Private Investigator and Dark Cases, Private Eye and the Missing Heiress Case, Amnesia: The Search for Truth and Memory
Keywords
child abuse, kidnapping, detective, attempted murder, swamp, flashback, psychologist, hospital, evil twin, hypnotism, psychotic, multiple personality, suspenseful, intense
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Raising Cain about?
- Child psychologist Carter Nix is a loving and caring family man, but under this appearance lies a dark and troubled past. Grappling with the consequences of this past on his own psyche and the influence of his returning father and violent brother Cain, Carter becomes involved in a series of murders and kidnappings. Meanwhile, his wife Jenny rekindles an old love affair, placing herself in the crosshairs of her increasingly unstable husband.
- Who directed Raising Cain?
- Raising Cain was directed by Brian De Palma.
- Who stars in Raising Cain?
- Raising Cain stars John Lithgow, Lolita Davidovich, Steven Bauer, Frances Sternhagen, Gregg Henry, Tom Bower.
- How long is Raising Cain?
- Raising Cain has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Raising Cain?
- Raising Cain is a Thriller, Crime, Mystery film.
- What is the budget of Raising Cain?
- Raising Cain had a budget of $12M.
- How much did Raising Cain gross?
- Raising Cain grossed $37M worldwide.
- Where was Raising Cain produced?
- Raising Cain was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Raising Cain?
- The themes of Raising Cain include: Noir Detective and Rainy Night Case, Amnesia and Seeking Lost Identity, Private Investigator and Dark Cases, Private Eye and the Missing Heiress Case, Amnesia: The Search for Truth and Memory.