A Family Divided (1995)
College swimmer Chad Billingsley is his middle class family's pride and joy. After a moody phase of scared denial, he owns up to father, attorney Roger, that Rosalie Frank, the provocatively dressed waitress who attended his frat's last party and is missing since, had sex with five of them. Roger does his utmost to prevent the potential statutory rape case ruining his son's future, but confides in his moralistic wife, refuge house worker Karen, who instead of supporting the boys haunts them like Rosalie's mother Inez, with multiple tragic results.
Cast
- Faye Dunaway - Karen Billingsley
- Stephen Collins - Roger Billingsley
- Cameron Bancroft - Chad Billingsley
- Judson Mills - Carter
- Diane D'Aquila - Inez Frank
- Aidan Pendleton - Melissa Billingsley
- Don S. Davis - Detective Larson
- Michael Shanks - Todd
- Emmanuelle Vaugier - Rosalie Frank
- Suzy Joachim - Jennifer
Screenplay
Themes
Paralyzing Guilt and Remorse, Deep Regret Over Past Deeds, Biting Remorse and the Shadow of Guilt, Courtroom Drama
Keywords
fire, regret, rape, based on novel or book, son, trial, statutory rape, fraternity house, date rape, abuse, family crisis
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Family Divided about?
- College swimmer Chad Billingsley is his middle class family's pride and joy. After a moody phase of scared denial, he owns up to father, attorney Roger, that Rosalie Frank, the provocatively dressed waitress who attended his frat's last party and is missing since, had sex with five of them. Roger does his utmost to prevent the potential statutory rape case ruining his son's future, but confides in his moralistic wife, refuge house worker Karen, who instead of supporting the boys haunts them like Rosalie's mother Inez, with multiple tragic results.
- Who directed A Family Divided?
- A Family Divided was directed by Donald Wrye.
- Who stars in A Family Divided?
- A Family Divided stars Faye Dunaway, Stephen Collins, Cameron Bancroft, Judson Mills, Diane D'Aquila, Aidan Pendleton.
- How long is A Family Divided?
- A Family Divided has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is A Family Divided?
- A Family Divided is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was A Family Divided produced?
- A Family Divided was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of A Family Divided?
- The themes of A Family Divided include: Paralyzing Guilt and Remorse, Deep Regret Over Past Deeds, Biting Remorse and the Shadow of Guilt, Courtroom Drama.