Raising Cain (1992)
Demented. Deranged. Deceptive. De Palma.
Synopsis
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
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John Lithgow
as Carter Nix / Cain / Dr. Nix / Josh / Margo
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Lolita Davidovich
as Jenny O'Keefe Nix
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Steven Bauer
as Jack Dante
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Frances Sternhagen
as Dr. Lynn Waldheim
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Gregg Henry
as Lt. Terri
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Tom Bower
as Sgt, Cully
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Mel Harris
as Sarah
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Teri Austin
as Karen Bowman
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Gabrielle Carteris
as Nan
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Barton Heyman
as Mack
- Amanda Pombo as Amy Nix
- Kathleen Callan as Emma Dante
- Ed Hooks as Coroner
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Karen Kahn
as Saleslady
- Noe Montoya as Gardener
- Riq Boogie Espinoza as Gardener
- Carolyn Morrell as Newscaster
- W. Allen Taylor as Peters
Crew
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Brian De Palma
Director
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Stephen H. Burum
Director of Photography
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Paul Hirsch
Editor
- Bonnie Koehler Editor
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Robert Dalva
Editor
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Pino Donaggio
Original Music Composer
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Gale Anne Hurd
Producer
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Brian De Palma
Screenplay
