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Raising Cain

"Demented. Deranged. Deceptive. De Palma."

Child psychologist Carter Nix is a loving and caring family man, but under this appearance lies a dark and troubled past. Grappling with the consequences of this past on his own psyche and the influence of his returning father and violent brother Cain, Carter becomes involved in a series of murders and kidnappings. Meanwhile, his wife Jenny rekindles an old love affair, placing herself in the crosshairs of her increasingly unstable husband.

Top Cast

  • John Lithgow

    John Lithgow

    Carter Nix / Cain / Dr. Nix / Josh / Margo

  • Lolita Davidovich

    Lolita Davidovich

    Jenny O'Keefe Nix

  • Steven Bauer

    Steven Bauer

    Jack Dante

  • Frances Sternhagen

    Frances Sternhagen

    Dr. Lynn Waldheim

  • Gregg Henry

    Gregg Henry

    Lt. Terri

  • Tom Bower

    Tom Bower

    Sgt, Cully

  • Mel Harris

    Mel Harris

    Sarah

  • Teri Austin

    Teri Austin

    Karen Bowman

  • Gabrielle Carteris

    Gabrielle Carteris

    Nan

Overview

Child psychologist Carter Nix is a loving and caring family man, but under this appearance lies a dark and troubled past. Grappling with the consequences of this past on his own psyche and the influence of his returning father and violent brother Cain, Carter becomes involved in a series of murders and kidnappings. Meanwhile, his wife Jenny rekindles an old love affair, placing herself in the crosshairs of her increasingly unstable husband.

Rating

6.1 / 10
392 Reviews
2 Popular

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