Child in the Night
“The secret of a grisly murder, locked in a child's mind.”
Synopsis
Traumatized after seeing his father brutally murdered by a hook wielding assailant, young Luke is tasked to help unmask the killer.
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Elijah Wood - Child In The Night
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-08-14
Top Cast
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JoBeth Williams
Dr. Hollis
Tom Skerritt
Detective Bass
Season Hubley
Valerie
Mike Pniewski
Bobby
Tim Choate
Curt
Thom Bray
Harvey
Elijah Wood
Luke
Darren McGavin
Os Winfield
Michael di Martino
Mikey
Johnny DiCarsano
Ricky
John Procaccino
Hickman
John Aylward
Dr. Wendt
Stephen Godwin
Scott Winfield
Rick May
Captain Hook (uncredited)
William Rossman
Detective (uncredited)
Karen Trumbo
Julia Fiori
Laura Langwell
Sharon O'Bannon
Don Hohenstein
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Robe
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Petryni
- Original Score
- Mark Snow
- Original Title
- Child in the Night
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Allied Communications, Jayhawk Productions, Mike Robe Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Robe
Michael Petryni
Mark Snow
Gerald Hirschfeld
Benjamin A. Weissman
Ian Martin, Mike Robe
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Petryni
Writer
Mike Robe
Director
Ian Martin
Producer
Mark Snow
Original Music Composer
Gerald Hirschfeld
Director of Photography
Benjamin A. Weissman
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Child in the Night
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What is Child in the Night about?
Traumatized after seeing his father brutally murdered by a hook wielding assailant, young Luke is tasked to help unmask the killer.
Who directed Child in the Night?
Child in the Night was directed by Mike Robe.
Who stars in Child in the Night?
The principal cast of Child in the Night includes JoBeth Williams, Tom Skerritt, Season Hubley, Mike Pniewski, Tim Choate.
When was Child in the Night released and how long is it?
Child in the Night was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Child in the Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Child in the Night was composed by Mark Snow.