The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
1992 film by Curtis Hanson From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle is a 1992 American thriller movie. It was directed by Curtis Hanson.
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| Directed by | Curtis Hanson |
| Written by | Amanda Silver |
| Produced by | David Madden |
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| Cinematography | Robert Elswit |
| Edited by | John F. Link |
| Music by | Graeme Revell |
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| Distributed by | Buena Vista Pictures Distribution |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $11.9 million |
| Box office | $140 million |
Plot
It is about a psychopathic nanny who wants to take over the family of another woman, who she blames for the suicide of her husband (after he was accused of sexual assault by the protagonist), the miscarriage of her unborn baby and the loss of her house and wealth.
Cast
- Rebecca De Mornay plays the antagonist Mrs Mott
- Annabella Sciorra plays the protagonist Claire Bartel
- Julianne Moore plays Claire's friend Marlene Craven
- Matt McCoy plays Claire's husband Michael Bartel
- Ernie Hudson plays Claire's neighbor Solomon
- Madeline Zima plays Claire's daughter Emma Bartel
- John de Lancie plays Mrs Mott's husband Dr. Victor Mott
Release
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle opened in January 1992. This movie got positive reviews. Its box office was also positive.
Movie location
Movie locations were Issaquah, Washington; Seattle, Washington (Mott's residence at 2502 37th Ave W in Seattle);[1] and the Bartels' residence at 808 N. Yakima Ave. Tacoma, Washington.[2]
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