Tender Loving Care
“Watch what you wish for.”
Synopsis
When their only child, Jody, is killed in a car accident, Michael and Allison, face an uncertain future. Michael appears to be coping but Allison is so severely traumatized that she is convinced that their daughter is still alive. She wakes Michael in the night to comfort Jody who's just had a nightmare; she make him take breakfast up to the girl's room every morning. Allison's psychiatrist Dr. Turner recommends a full-time, live-in therapist... with disastrous consequences!
Top Cast
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John Hurt
Dr. Turner
J. Michael Esposito
Michael Overton
Beth Tegarden
Katherine Randolph
Marie Caldare
Allison Overton
Brandy Carson
Mrs. Greenstreet
Holly Weber
Charlotte
Misha Gangner
Dorothy
Joe Hilsee
Cab Driver
Stacy Johnson
Teenage Patient
Jim Smith
Gas Jockey
Antonia Withmore
Jody
Robert Hirschboeck
Leon
Brian Strickland
Police Officer
Kim Chadick
Police Officer
Brad Whitmore
Paramedic / Radio Voice
David Arthur
Paramedic
Casey Gibbs
Paramedic
Ray Porter
Radio Voice
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 16, 1996
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Wheeler
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Neiderman, David Wheeler
- Original Score
- John Welsman
- Original Title
- Tender Loving Care
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- Aftermath Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Wheeler
Andrew Neiderman, David Wheeler
John Welsman
Calvin Kennedy
Marie Walling Thompson
Rob Landeros, Howard D. Schreiber
Department Leadership Roster
Marie Walling Thompson
Editor
John Welsman
Original Music Composer
Ken Nash
Production Design
Calvin Kennedy
Director of Photography
Howard D. Schreiber
Producer
David Wheeler
Director
David Wheeler
Writer
Tony Jefferson
Stunt Coordinator
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tender Loving Care
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What is Tender Loving Care about?
When their only child, Jody, is killed in a car accident, Michael and Allison, face an uncertain future. Michael appears to be coping but Allison is so severely traumatized that she is convinced that their daughter is still alive. She wakes Michael in the night to comfort Jody who's just had a nightmare; she make him take breakfast up to the girl's room every morning. Allison's psychiatrist Dr. Turner recommends a full-time, live-in therapist... with disastrous consequences!
Who directed Tender Loving Care?
Tender Loving Care was directed by David Wheeler.
Who stars in Tender Loving Care?
The principal cast of Tender Loving Care includes John Hurt, J. Michael Esposito, Beth Tegarden, Marie Caldare, Brandy Carson.
When was Tender Loving Care released and how long is it?
Tender Loving Care was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Tender Loving Care?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tender Loving Care was composed by John Welsman.
Is Tender Loving Care based on a book or true story?
Tender Loving Care is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Andrew Neiderman".