The Crying Child
“One woman must face her fear to silence the screams.”
Synopsis
After the death of their child a couple go to stay in an island home. The woman starts to hear the noise of a baby crying and is followed by an old blind women who warns her to get out of of the house before it is too late.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 26, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Michael Lewis
- Screenplay & Story
- Barbara Michaels, Rob Gilmer
- Original Score
- Shirley Walker
- Original Title
- The Crying Child
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Barry Weitz Films, MCA Television Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Michael Lewis
Barbara Michaels, Rob Gilmer
Shirley Walker
Stephen Lighthill
Andrew London
Robert Michael Lewis, John L. Roman, Barry J. Weitz
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Michael Lewis
Director
Robert Michael Lewis
Producer
John L. Roman
Producer
Stephen Lighthill
Director of Photography
Andrew London
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Crying Child
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Crying Child about?
After the death of their child a couple go to stay in an island home. The woman starts to hear the noise of a baby crying and is followed by an old blind women who warns her to get out of of the house before it is too late.
Who directed The Crying Child?
The Crying Child was directed by Robert Michael Lewis.
Who stars in The Crying Child?
The principal cast of The Crying Child includes Mariel Hemingway, Finola Hughes, George DelHoyo, Kin Shriner, Collin Wilcox Paxton.
When was The Crying Child released and how long is it?
The Crying Child was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Crying Child?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Crying Child was composed by Shirley Walker.
Is The Crying Child based on a book or true story?
The Crying Child is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Barbara Michaels".