
When the Bough Breaks
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: When the Bough Breaks
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller, TV Movie
- Release Date: 1986-10-12
- Runtime: 100 minutes
- Rating: 5.5/10 (4 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: TDF Productions, Taft Entertainment Television
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.353
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew

Ted Danson
as Alex

Richard Masur
as Milo

Rachel Ticotin
as Raquel Santos

James Noble
as Dr. Warren Towle

Kim Miyori
as Kim Hickle

Merritt Butrick
as Tim Kruger

David Huddleston
as Vicar McCaffrey

Charles Lane
as Van der Graaf

Scott Paulin
as Rick

Deborah Harmon
as Lisa
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is When the Bough Breaks?▼
When the Bough Breaks is a Crime, Drama, Thriller, TV Movie movie directed by . It was released on 1986-10-12.
Who are the main actors in When the Bough Breaks?▼
The main cast includes Ted Danson, Richard Masur, Rachel Ticotin, James Noble, Kim Miyori, .
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Is When the Bough Breaks based on a true story?▼
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What is the IMDb rating of When the Bough Breaks?▼
When the Bough Breaks has an IMDb rating of 5.5/10 based on 4 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of When the Bough Breaks?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for When the Bough Breaks?▼
The soundtrack was composed by TDF Productions, Taft Entertainment Television. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was When the Bough Breaks filmed?▼
When the Bough Breaks was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is When the Bough Breaks?▼
The total runtime of When the Bough Breaks is 100 minutes.
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Will there be a sequel to When the Bough Breaks?▼
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