Raising Cain

IMDb 6.1 1992 • 92 min • ThrillerCrimeMystery

Director

Brian De Palma

Country

US

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

John Lithgow
John Lithgow Carter Nix / Cain / Dr. Nix / Josh / Margo
Lolita Davidovich
Lolita Davidovich Jenny O'Keefe Nix
Steven Bauer
Steven Bauer Jack Dante
Frances Sternhagen
Frances Sternhagen Dr. Lynn Waldheim
Gregg Henry
Gregg Henry Lt. Terri