When the Bough Breaks (1986)
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.
Cast
- 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
- Scott Paulin - Rick
- Deborah Harmon - Lisa
Screenplay
Themes
Suicidal Thoughts and Despair
Keywords
suicide, pedophile
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 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.
- Who directed When the Bough Breaks?
- When the Bough Breaks was directed by Waris Hussein.
- Who stars in When the Bough Breaks?
- When the Bough Breaks stars Ted Danson, Richard Masur, Rachel Ticotin, James Noble, Kim Miyori, Merritt Butrick.
- How long is When the Bough Breaks?
- When the Bough Breaks has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is When the Bough Breaks?
- When the Bough Breaks is a Crime, Drama, Thriller, TV Movie film.
- Where was When the Bough Breaks produced?
- When the Bough Breaks was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of When the Bough Breaks?
- The themes of When the Bough Breaks include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair.