Rockabye
Synopsis
A young woman, striking out on her own after having left her husband in California, has her young son snatched from her moments after getting off the bus in New York City on her way to Vermont, and reluctantly accepts the help of a hard-nosed reporter in tracking him down after being given the runaround from the police.
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Valerie Bertinelli
Susannah Bartok
Rachel Ticotin
Victoria Garcia
Jason Alexander
Lt. Ernest Foy
Ray Baker
Donald F. Donald
Lynne Thigpen
Rica Towne
James Rebhorn
Arthur Reardon
Dick Latessa
Malcolm Sterling
Roderick Cook
Christopher Zellner
Jo Henderson
Doctor
Jonathan Raskin
Sonny Bartok
Jimmy Smits
2nd Policeman
Giancarlo Esposito
Marcus
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Michaels
- Screenplay & Story
- Laird Koenig
- Original Score
- Charles Bernstein
- Original Title
- Rockabye
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Peregrine Films, Roger Gimbel Productions, bertinelli productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Michaels
Laird Koenig
Charles Bernstein
John Lindley
Jim Benson
Freyda Rothstein, Jack Grossbart, Marty Litke, Roger Gimbel
Department Leadership Roster
John Lindley
Director of Photography
Charles Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Jim Benson
Editor
Jane Musky
Production Design
Laird Koenig
Screenplay
Jack Grossbart
Producer
Marty Litke
Producer
Richard Michaels
Director
Branko Racki
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rockabye
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rockabye about?
A young woman, striking out on her own after having left her husband in California, has her young son snatched from her moments after getting off the bus in New York City on her way to Vermont, and reluctantly accepts the help of a hard-nosed reporter in tracking him down after being given the runaround from the police.
Who directed Rockabye?
Rockabye was directed by Richard Michaels.
Who stars in Rockabye?
The principal cast of Rockabye includes Valerie Bertinelli, Rachel Ticotin, Jason Alexander, Ray Baker, Lynne Thigpen.
When was Rockabye released and how long is it?
Rockabye was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Rockabye?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rockabye was composed by Charles Bernstein.
Is Rockabye based on a book or true story?
Rockabye is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Laird Koenig".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rockabye?
Rockabye holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).