Child Bride of Short Creek
“In Love With The Son. Betrothed To The Father.”
Synopsis
A dramatization of the true account of a fundamentalist sect in Arizona that practices polygamy, and a returning Korean War veteran's rebellion against his father when he learns that the latter plans to increase his stable of wives by adding the 15-year-old girl with whom his son is romantically involved.
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Christopher Atkins
Isaac King
Diane Lane
Jessica Rae Jacobs
Conrad Bain
Frank King
Kiel Martin
Bob Kalish
Helen Hunt
Naomi
Warren Vanders
Jay Jacobs
Joan Shawlee
Isaac's Mother
Dee Wallace
Mary Jacobs
Babetta Dick
Judy
Melinda Almquist
Viola
Julianne Slocum
Rachel
C. Duane Tuft
Larry
Robert E. Hartenberger
Atty. Gen. Ross
Alan Nash
Sheriff Beal
Jay Bernard
Judge Sears
Karyn Christensen
Ada King
Sharyn Christensen
Alma King
Rick Millikan
Boyd Paul
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Michael Lewis
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Fessier Jr., Joyce Eliason
- Original Score
- John Cacavas
- Original Title
- Child Bride of Short Creek
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Schiller-Monash Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Michael Lewis
Michael Fessier Jr., Joyce Eliason
John Cacavas
Gary Graver
John J. Dumas, Michael Economou
Paul Monash, Lawrence Schiller
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Butz
Costume Design
Paul Monash
Producer
John J. Dumas
Editor
Michael Economou
Editor
Lawrence Schiller
Producer
Robert Michael Lewis
Director
Gary Graver
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Child Bride of Short Creek
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Child Bride of Short Creek about?
A dramatization of the true account of a fundamentalist sect in Arizona that practices polygamy, and a returning Korean War veteran's rebellion against his father when he learns that the latter plans to increase his stable of wives by adding the 15-year-old girl with whom his son is romantically involved.
Who directed Child Bride of Short Creek?
Child Bride of Short Creek was directed by Robert Michael Lewis.
Who stars in Child Bride of Short Creek?
The principal cast of Child Bride of Short Creek includes Christopher Atkins, Diane Lane, Conrad Bain, Kiel Martin, Helen Hunt.
When was Child Bride of Short Creek released and how long is it?
Child Bride of Short Creek was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Child Bride of Short Creek?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Child Bride of Short Creek was composed by John Cacavas.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Child Bride of Short Creek?
Child Bride of Short Creek holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).