The Child
“Let's play hide and go kill!”
Synopsis
In early 20th century California, a young woman, Alicianne, takes a job as a nanny to a young girl, Rosalie, whose mother has recently died. On her way to the rural, secluded home, Alicianne meets a neighbor who warns her of the family's reputation. She soon meets the crabby, morbid Mr. Nordon, his awkward son Len, and the aloof Rosalie, who can seemingly animate objects when she is angry.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Child (1977) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-09
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Laurel Barnett
Alicianne Del Mar
Rosalie Cole
Rosalie Nordon
Frank Janson
Nordon
Richard Hanners
Len Nordon
Ruth Ballan
Mrs. Whitfield
Slosson Bing Jong
Gardener
Rod Medigovich
Priest / Creature
Wendell Hudiburg
Pall Bearer
Chris Tieken
Jefferson
Jim Dickson
Creature
Chick Cavanaugh
Creature
Anoosh Avan
Creature
Ralph Lucas
Creature
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 2, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Voskanian
- Screenplay & Story
- Ralph Lucas
- Original Score
- Rob Wallace
- Original Title
- The Child
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Panorama Films, Boxoffice International Pictures (BIP), Panorama Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Voskanian
Ralph Lucas
Rob Wallace
Mori Alavi
Robert Dadashian, Harry H. Novak
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Lucas
Writer
Mori Alavi
Director of Photography
Robert Dadashian
Producer
Rob Wallace
Original Music Composer
Robert Voskanian
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Child.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Child
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Child about?
In early 20th century California, a young woman, Alicianne, takes a job as a nanny to a young girl, Rosalie, whose mother has recently died. On her way to the rural, secluded home, Alicianne meets a neighbor who warns her of the family's reputation. She soon meets the crabby, morbid Mr. Nordon, his awkward son Len, and the aloof Rosalie, who can seemingly animate objects when she is angry.
Who directed The Child?
The Child was directed by Robert Voskanian.
Who stars in The Child?
The principal cast of The Child includes Laurel Barnett, Rosalie Cole, Frank Janson, Richard Hanners, Ruth Ballan.
When was The Child released and how long is it?
The Child was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Child?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Child was composed by Rob Wallace.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Child?
The Child holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).