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When the Bough Breaks

19861h 40mWaris Hussein
IMDb 6.8

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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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SuicidePedophile

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What is When the Bough Breaks (1986) 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…

Who stars in When the Bough Breaks?

When the Bough Breaks stars Ted Danson (Alex), Richard Masur (Milo), Rachel Ticotin (Raquel Santos), James Noble (Dr. Warren Towle), Kim Miyori (Kim Hickle). The film was directed by Waris Hussein.

How long is When the Bough Breaks?

When the Bough Breaks has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1986.

Is When the Bough Breaks worth watching?

When the Bough Breaks holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. Fans of Crime, Drama, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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