Raising Cain (1992)

Demented. Deranged. Deceptive. De Palma.

Raising Cain (1992) poster

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.

Director: Brian De Palma
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Runtime: 92 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Pino Donaggio
Cinematography: Stephen H. Burum
Editing: Robert Dalva, Paul Hirsch
Production: Universal Pictures, Pacific Western
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Español
Budget: $12M
Box Office: $37M
Original Language: en

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

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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.