The Cradle Will Fall
“This doctor's a killer. Is the woman tracking him his next patient or his next victim?”
Synopsis
Kathy DeMaio checks into the hospital and thinks she sees a body being loaded into the trunk of a car. When the body turns up later and the murderer, Dr. Highley, thinks that DeMaio can identify him, her life is put in jeopardy. Originally made for television and adapted from a novel by Mary Higgins Clark, the interesting twist to this thriller is that several cast members of the daytime soap opera "Guiding Light" play those same roles here.
Top Cast
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Lauren Hutton
Kathy DeMaio
Ben Murphy
Dr. Richard Carroll
James Farentino
Dr. Edgar Highley
Charita Bauer
Bert Bauer
Carolyn Ann Clark
Leslie Ann
Joe Ponazecki
Larry Wyatt
Elvera Roussel
Hope
Jerry Ver Dorn
Ross Marler
Doris Belack
Edna Burns
Michael Higgins
Dr. Emmet Salem
Ralph Byers
Christopher Lewis
Debra Mooney
Vangie Lewis
William H. Macy
Ben Duffy
Frieda Bauer
Mrs. Rawlings
Audrey Jo Campbell
Dream Mother
Cindy Cash
Nurse
Robin Jo Coleman
Nurse's Aide
Tony Devon
Mr. Miller
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Llewellyn Moxey
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerome Coopersmith, Mary Higgins Clark
- Original Score
- Elliot Lawrence
- Original Title
- The Cradle Will Fall
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Cates Films, Telepictures, Procter & Gamble Productions, CBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Llewellyn Moxey
Jerome Coopersmith, Mary Higgins Clark
Elliot Lawrence
Steven Poster
Dennis M. O'Connor
Joseph Cates
Department Leadership Roster
Elliot Lawrence
Original Music Composer
Evelyn Thompson
Costume Design
Dennis M. O'Connor
Editor
Steven Poster
Director of Photography
Joseph Cates
Producer
John Llewellyn Moxey
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cradle Will Fall
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Cradle Will Fall about?
Kathy DeMaio checks into the hospital and thinks she sees a body being loaded into the trunk of a car. When the body turns up later and the murderer, Dr. Highley, thinks that DeMaio can identify him, her life is put in jeopardy. Originally made for television and adapted from a novel by Mary Higgins Clark, the interesting twist to this thriller is that several cast members of the daytime soap opera "Guiding Light" play those same roles here.
Who directed The Cradle Will Fall?
The Cradle Will Fall was directed by John Llewellyn Moxey.
Who stars in The Cradle Will Fall?
The principal cast of The Cradle Will Fall includes Lauren Hutton, Ben Murphy, James Farentino, Charita Bauer, Carolyn Ann Clark.
When was The Cradle Will Fall released and how long is it?
The Cradle Will Fall was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Cradle Will Fall?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cradle Will Fall was composed by Elliot Lawrence.
Is The Cradle Will Fall based on a book or true story?
The Cradle Will Fall is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mary Higgins Clark".