Bump in the Night
“Based on a true story...A tale of two evils.”
Synopsis
Martha "Red" Tierney used to be a hot-shot reporter, but that was before alcohol took over her life. One morning Martha's son, Jonathan, leaves for school, stopping first to meet his father for breakfast. But Jonathan never meets his dad. Instead, he is picked up by Lawrence, a pedophile who has been watching him. Now Martha must overcome her alcoholism and her bitterness towards her ex-husband and use her old investigative skills to find her son before it's too late.
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Meredith Baxter
Martha Tierney (as Meredith Baxter-Birney
Christopher Reeve
Lawrence Muller
Wings Hauser
Patrick Tierney
Richard Bradford
Sgt. Pete Mooney
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Mrs. Beauchamps
Shirley Knight
Katie Leonard
Terrence Mann
Ben Nicolaides
Richard Joseph Paul
Jeff Donner
Anne Twomey
Sarah Jennings (as Ann Twomey)
Leslie Gail
Cheryl Mason
Travis Swords
Barry Weller
Corey Carrier
Jonathan Tierney
Audra Blaser
Marguerite
Etta Cox
Julia
William Cameron
Roger Freemantle
Lenora Nemetz
Francine
David Early
Salesman
Ann Kittredge
Waitress
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karen Arthur
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Lofton, Isabelle Holland
- Original Score
- Gary William Friedman
- Original Title
- Bump in the Night
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- RHI Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karen Arthur
Christopher Lofton, Isabelle Holland
Gary William Friedman
Tom Neuwirth
Tom Neuwirth
Robert Halmi Jr., Craig Anderson
Department Leadership Roster
Karen Arthur
Director
Tom Neuwirth
Editor
Craig Anderson
Producer
Tom Wells
Production Design
Helen P. Butler
Costume Design
Tom Neuwirth
Director of Photography
Gary William Friedman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Bump in the Night
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bump in the Night about?
Martha "Red" Tierney used to be a hot-shot reporter, but that was before alcohol took over her life. One morning Martha's son, Jonathan, leaves for school, stopping first to meet his father for breakfast. But Jonathan never meets his dad. Instead, he is picked up by Lawrence, a pedophile who has been watching him. Now Martha must overcome her alcoholism and her bitterness towards her ex-husband and use her old investigative skills to find her son before it's too late.
Who directed Bump in the Night?
Bump in the Night was directed by Karen Arthur.
Who stars in Bump in the Night?
The principal cast of Bump in the Night includes Meredith Baxter, Christopher Reeve, Wings Hauser, Richard Bradford, Geraldine Fitzgerald.
When was Bump in the Night released and how long is it?
Bump in the Night was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Bump in the Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bump in the Night was composed by Gary William Friedman.
Is Bump in the Night based on a book or true story?
Bump in the Night is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Isabelle Holland".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bump in the Night?
Bump in the Night holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).