Raising Cain (1992)
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Directors
Brian de Palma
Cast
John Lithgow, Lolita Davidovich, Steven Bauer, Frances Sternhagen, Gregg Henry, Tom Bower, Mel Harris
The story
Respected child psychologist Dr. Carter Nix's wife, Jenny, becomes concerned that he is obsessively studying their daughter Amy; he regards her like a scientist tracking the development of his creation. However, Carter himself suffers from multiple personality disorder, as his alternate personalities include violent petty criminal Cain, shy 7-year-old boy Josh, and middle-aged nanny Margo who protects the others at all costs.
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Crime, Drama, Thriller, action film, crime drama film, crime film, crime thriller film, drama film, horror film, mystery film, psychological drama film, psychological horror film, psychological thriller film, suspense film, thriller film
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