The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992)
After her humiliated husband kills himself, an embittered pregnant widow loses her child, and embarks on a mission of vengeance against a woman and her family.
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Claire -
Peyton -
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Solomon -
Marlene -
Emma -
Dr. Mott -
Marty -
Lawyer -
Schoolyard Bully
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Baby Joe
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Baby Joe
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Baby Joe
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Director:
Curtis HansonWriter:
Amanda SilverAll Cast & Crew
Awards
6 wins & 6 nominations.Reviews & Commentary
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Trivia
The musical theme that is featured in the opening credits, that Payton hums when strolling the baby through the park, and that Michael hears on the radio at the climax is "Poor Wandering One", from the W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan musical "The Pirates of Penzance".
Quotes
Peyton Flanders:
Something the matter, Claire?
Peyton Flanders:
When your husband makes love to you, it's MY face he sees. When your baby's hungry, it's MY breast that feeds him. Look at you! When push comes to shove... you can't even breathe!
Goofs
The blood on Mrs. Mott's face after Claire punches her the first time disappears when she gets up off the floor.
Crazy Credits
As the end credits roll, we see the Bartel residence.
Soundtracks
MY GALLANT CREW GOOD MORNINGfrom "H.M.S. Pinafore"
Written by W.S. Gilbert (uncredited) and Arthur Sullivan (uncredited)
Performed by The D'Oyly Carte Opera Company
Courtesy of London Records
A Division of PolyGram Classics
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Plot Summary
Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Genres
Drama | ThrillerDetails
Release Date:
10 January 1992Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
810 N. Yakima Avenue, Tacoma, Washington, USABox Office
Budget:
$11,700,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend USA:
$7,675,016 12 January 1992
Gross USA:
$88,036,683
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$88,036,683
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