Too Close to Home
Synopsis
A mother is so consumed with a possessive love for her son that she may have committed murder in order to keep him by her side. When the son's new wife is found murdered, the mother is arrested for the crime. In denial about his mother's guilt, the son, a successful lawyer, agrees to defend her. Based on a true story.
Top Cast
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Judith Light
Diana Donahue
Ricky Schroder
Nick Donahue
Sarah Trigger
Abby Fletcher
Dorothy Gordon
Mrs. Jane Sweeney
Ruth Marshall
Adrienne
John Nelles
Brian Moffett
Peter MacNeill
Judge Sorenson
Sugith Varughese
Henry Singh
Allegra Fulton
Gloria Lopez
Isai Rivera Blas
Humberto Lopez
Harry Lennix
Prosecuting Attorney
Don Allison
Ted Barnes
James Kidnie
Woody Ryan
Christopher Kelk
Jackson
Domenic Cina
Witness
Kenner Ames
Carl
Anthony Sherwood
Cop Gillespie
Dawn Greenhalgh
Judge Abernathy
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 29, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Corcoran
- Screenplay & Story
- Adam Greenman, Alan Hines
- Original Score
- Jonathan Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Too Close to Home
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- CBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Corcoran
Adam Greenman, Alan Hines
Jonathan Goldsmith
Malcolm Cross
Ralph Brunjes
Robert Stein, Matt Dorff, Herb Hamsher, Stanley M. Brooks
Department Leadership Roster
Adam Greenman
Writer
Bill Corcoran
Director
Alan Hines
Writer
Noreen Landry
Costume Design
Ralph Brunjes
Editor
Malcolm Cross
Director of Photography
Matt Dorff
Producer
Tim Bider
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Too Close to Home.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Too Close to Home
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What is Too Close to Home about?
A mother is so consumed with a possessive love for her son that she may have committed murder in order to keep him by her side. When the son's new wife is found murdered, the mother is arrested for the crime. In denial about his mother's guilt, the son, a successful lawyer, agrees to defend her. Based on a true story.
Who directed Too Close to Home?
Too Close to Home was directed by Bill Corcoran.
Who stars in Too Close to Home?
The principal cast of Too Close to Home includes Judith Light, Ricky Schroder, Sarah Trigger, Dorothy Gordon, Ruth Marshall.
When was Too Close to Home released and how long is it?
Too Close to Home was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Too Close to Home?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Too Close to Home was composed by Jonathan Goldsmith.