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The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
A suburban family chooses seemingly sweet Peyton Flanders as their newborn's nanny. Only much later does the infant's mother, Claire Bartel, realize Peyton's true intentions -- to destroy Claire and replace her in the family. The nail-biting suspense builds quickly in this chilling psychological thriller about deception and bitter revenge.
1992 · Directed by Curtis Hanson · 110 min · Drama · Thriller · 9 frames
Tagline
Trust is her weapon. Innocence her opportunity. Revenge her only desire.
Crew
- Screenplay: Amanda Silver
- Cinematography: Robert Elswit
- Edited by: John F. Link
- Music: Graeme Revell
- Production design: Edward Pisoni
- Produced by: David Madden
Cast
- Annabella Sciorra as Claire Bartel
- Rebecca De Mornay as Mrs. Mott / Peyton Flanders
- Matt McCoy as Michael Bartel
- Ernie Hudson as Solomon
- Madeline Zima as Emma Bartel
- Julianne Moore as Marlene Craven
- John de Lancie as Dr. Victor Mott
- Kevin Skousen as Marty Craven
- Mitchell Laurance as Lawyer
- Jane Jones as Woman in Park
Production
- Country: United States of America
- Language: English
- Studios: Hollywood Pictures, Interscope Communications, Nomura Babcock & Brown
- Budget: $11,700,000
- Box office: $88,036,683
- Themes: rage and hate, loss of loved one, nanny, destroy, family's daily life, infant, childlessness, malice, desire to have children, kids
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