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Feature film — 1992

Raising Cain (1992)

6.01h 32mCrime — Drama — Horror — Thriller

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.

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A high-signal pick with 416 votes.

Universal Pictures / Pacific Western

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Director: Brian De Palma

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Cast & crew

John Lithgow as Carter Nix / Cain / Dr. Nix / Josh / Margo

John Lithgow

Carter Nix / Cain / Dr. Nix / Josh / Margo

Lolita Davidovich as Jenny O'Keefe Nix

Lolita Davidovich

Jenny O'Keefe Nix

Steven Bauer as Jack Dante

Steven Bauer

Jack Dante

Frances Sternhagen as Dr. Lynn Waldheim

Frances Sternhagen

Dr. Lynn Waldheim

Gregg Henry as Lt. Terri

Gregg Henry

Lt. Terri

Tom Bower as Sgt, Cully

Tom Bower

Sgt, Cully

Mel Harris as Sarah

Mel Harris

Sarah

Teri Austin as Karen Bowman

Teri Austin

Karen Bowman

Gabrielle Carteris as Nan

Gabrielle Carteris

Nan

Barton Heyman as Mack

Barton Heyman

Mack

A

Amanda Pombo

Amy Nix

K

Kathleen Callan

Emma Dante

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