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Raising Cain
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Raising Cain

1992-08-07 · 92 min · ★ 6.0

Crime · 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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Directors
Brian De Palma
Production companies
Universal Pictures, Pacific Western
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 12,000,000
Revenue
USD 37,170,057

Top Cast

John LithgowJohn LithgowCarter Nix / Cain / Dr. Nix / Josh / Margo
Lolita DavidovichLolita DavidovichJenny O'Keefe Nix
Steven BauerSteven BauerJack Dante
Frances SternhagenFrances SternhagenDr. Lynn Waldheim
Gregg HenryGregg HenryLt. Terri
Tom BowerTom BowerSgt, Cully
Mel HarrisMel HarrisSarah
Teri AustinTeri AustinKaren Bowman
Gabrielle CarterisGabrielle CarterisNan
Barton HeymanBarton HeymanMack
Amanda PomboAmy Nix
Kathleen CallanEmma Dante
Ed HooksCoroner
Karen KahnKaren KahnSaleslady
Noe MontoyaGardener
Riq Boogie EspinozaGardener
Carolyn MorrellNewscaster
W. Allen TaylorPeters
Scott TownleyLittle Boy (Josh)
Mary UhlandReceptionist

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