The Cradle Will Fall(1983)
This doctor's a killer. Is the woman tracking him his next patient or his next victim?
The Cradle Will Fall 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 Originally made for television and adapted from a novel by Mary Higgins Clark, the interesting twist to this thriller is that several cast members of the daytime soap opera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.
The Cradle Will Fall (1983) is a thriller, horror, drama and tv movie film directed by John Llewellyn Moxey, released on May 24, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Lauren Hutton, Ben Murphy, James Farentino and Charita Bauer. Viewers rate it 4.0 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- John Llewellyn Moxey
- Writers:
- Jerome Coopersmith, Mary Higgins Clark
- Producers:
- Joseph Cates
- Cinematographer:
- Steven Poster
- Composer:
- Elliot Lawrence
- Production:
- Cates Films, Telepictures, Procter & Gamble Productions, CBS
- Status:
- Released
The Cradle Will Fall Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lauren Hutton
as Kathy DeMaio
Ben Murphy
as Dr. Richard Carroll
James Farentino
as Dr. Edgar Highley
- Charita Bauer
Charita Bauer
as Bert Bauer
- Carolyn Ann Clark
Carolyn Ann Clark
as Leslie Ann
- Joe Ponazecki
Joe Ponazecki
as Larry Wyatt
- Elvera Roussel
Elvera Roussel
as Hope
- Jerry Ver Dorn
Jerry Ver Dorn
as Ross Marler
Doris Belack
as Edna Burns
Michael Higgins
as Dr. Emmet Salem
- Ralph Byers
Ralph Byers
as Christopher Lewis
Debra Mooney
as Vangie Lewis
Key crew
Directed by John Llewellyn Moxey, written by Jerome Coopersmith and Mary Higgins Clark, produced by Joseph Cates.
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The Cradle Will Fall Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.0/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Cradle Will Fall – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Cradle Will Fall online?
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Who stars in The Cradle Will Fall?
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The main cast of The Cradle Will Fall (1983) includes Lauren Hutton, Ben Murphy, James Farentino, Charita Bauer and Carolyn Ann Clark. The film was directed by John Llewellyn Moxey. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Cradle Will Fall released?
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The Cradle Will Fall was released on May 24, 1983 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Cradle Will Fall worth watching?
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The Cradle Will Fall (1983) holds an average rating of 4.0 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.