The Broken Cord
Synopsis
Fact-based story of an idealistic single dad who discovers that his beloved Native American adopted son is afflicted with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and complicates his life with the woman who becomes his wife.
Top Cast
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Jimmy Smits
David Norwell
Kim Delaney
Suzanne Lefever
Fredrick Leader-Charge
Adam 1
Michael Spears
Adam 2
Frank Burning
Adam 3
Deborah Duchêne
Allison Chapman
Raoul Max Trujillo
Emil Bear Heart
Billy Merasty
Frank Cree
Keith Dinicol
Harris McPhee
August Schellenberg
Duane Buckanagee
Genevieve Appleton
Pamela
Chapelle Jaffe
Judy Jensen
Elizabeth Leigh-Milne
Sonya Simmonds
Judith Orban
Lead Teacher
Judy Sinclair
Mrs. Miller
Victoria Snow
Ruby Stiges
Diane Watters
June Leader
Ken James
Dr. Wilson
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Olin
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Dorris, Ann Beckett
- Original Score
- Laura Karpman
- Original Title
- The Broken Cord
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Universal Television, Carmen Culver Films, Alan Barnette Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Olin
Michael Dorris, Ann Beckett
Laura Karpman
Roy H. Wagner
Elba Sánchez-Short
Alan Barnette
Department Leadership Roster
Laura Karpman
Original Music Composer
Roy H. Wagner
Director of Photography
C. Robert Holloway
Production Design
Elba Sánchez-Short
Editor
Ken Olin
Director
Alan Barnette
Producer
Michele Rede
Costume Design
Ann Beckett
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Broken Cord
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Broken Cord about?
Fact-based story of an idealistic single dad who discovers that his beloved Native American adopted son is afflicted with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and complicates his life with the woman who becomes his wife.
Who directed The Broken Cord?
The Broken Cord was directed by Ken Olin.
Who stars in The Broken Cord?
The principal cast of The Broken Cord includes Jimmy Smits, Kim Delaney, Fredrick Leader-Charge, Michael Spears, Frank Burning.
When was The Broken Cord released and how long is it?
The Broken Cord was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Broken Cord?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Broken Cord was composed by Laura Karpman.