The Cradle Will Fall
"This doctor's a killer. Is the woman tracking him his next patient or his next victim?"
Originally released in 1983. The Cradle Will Fall is a thriller/horror film. directed by John Llewellyn Moxey.
Starring Lauren Hutton, Ben Murphy, and James Farentino
Synopsis
Kathy DeMaio checks into the hospital and thinks she sees a body being loaded into the trunk of a car. When the body turns up later and the murderer, Dr. Highley, thinks that DeMaio can identify him, her life is put in jeopardy. Originally made for television and adapted from a novel by Mary Higgins Clark, the interesting twist to this thriller is that several cast members of the daytime soap opera "Guiding Light" play those same roles here.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 24, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lauren Hutton
as Kathy DeMaio
Ben Murphy
as Dr. Richard Carroll
James Farentino
as Dr. Edgar Highley
Charita Bauer
as Bert Bauer
Carolyn Ann Clark
as Leslie Ann
Joe Ponazecki
as Larry Wyatt
Elvera Roussel
as Hope
Jerry Ver Dorn
as Ross Marler
Doris Belack
as Edna Burns
Michael Higgins
as Dr. Emmet Salem
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Cates Films
- Telepictures
- Procter & Gamble Productions
- CBS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Cradle Will Fall about?
Kathy DeMaio checks into the hospital and thinks she sees a body being loaded into the trunk of a car. When the body turns up later and the murderer, Dr. Highley, thinks that DeMaio can identify hi...
Who directed The Cradle Will Fall?
The Cradle Will Fall was directed by John Llewellyn Moxey.
How long is The Cradle Will Fall?
The Cradle Will Fall has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Cradle Will Fall released?
The Cradle Will Fall was released on May 24, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Cradle Will Fall?
The main cast of The Cradle Will Fall includes Lauren Hutton, Ben Murphy, James Farentino, Charita Bauer, Carolyn Ann Clark.