Before He Wakes
Synopsis
Initially cleared of "accidentally" killing her husband, an idyllic wife and mother comes under suspicion when police learn that her first husband also perished under similar circumstances. As the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that she'll stop at nothing to protect her secrets.
Top Cast
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Jaclyn Smith
Bridget Smith Michaels
Diana Scarwid
Joanne Michaels
Timothy Carhart
Ron Michaels
Ron Canada
Detective Cochran
Barbara Tarbuck
Diane Michaels
Hope Lange
Helen Rawlings
Michael Flynn
Ken Young
Scott Wilkinson
Hayden Walker
Bill Mondy
Winston Becker
Rod McCary
Preston Payvon
Richard Clark
Warren Buck
Ruth Hale
Ginny Smith
Liliana Cabal
Kitty
L. Melvin Ward
Minister
Robert E. Hartenberger
Adam Michaels
Tayva Patch
Tina Walker
Bill Osborn
Clay
Donré Sampson
Clerk
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael M. Scott
- Screenplay & Story
- Selma Thompson, Jerry Bledsoe
- Original Score
- Philip Giffin
- Original Title
- Before He Wakes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Dan Wigutow Productions, CBS Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael M. Scott
Selma Thompson, Jerry Bledsoe
Philip Giffin
Kees Van Oostrum
Andrew London
Dan Wigutow, Julie Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Gloria Coffey-Sharrieff
Costume Design
Andrew London
Editor
Michael M. Scott
Director
Bryan Ryman
Production Design
Nancy Cavallaro
Costume Design
Kees Van Oostrum
Director of Photography
Julie Cohen
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Before He Wakes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Before He Wakes about?
Initially cleared of "accidentally" killing her husband, an idyllic wife and mother comes under suspicion when police learn that her first husband also perished under similar circumstances. As the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that she'll stop at nothing to protect her secrets.
Who directed Before He Wakes?
Before He Wakes was directed by Michael M. Scott.
Who stars in Before He Wakes?
The principal cast of Before He Wakes includes Jaclyn Smith, Diana Scarwid, Timothy Carhart, Ron Canada, Barbara Tarbuck.
When was Before He Wakes released and how long is it?
Before He Wakes was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Before He Wakes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Before He Wakes was composed by Philip Giffin.
Is Before He Wakes based on a book or true story?
Before He Wakes is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Jerry Bledsoe".