Raising Cain

1992·Movie·1h 32m15

Crime, Drama, Horror, Thriller

6.0 / 10 (416 votes)

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.

Directed by: Brian De Palma
Original language: English
Released: 7 August 1992

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Cast

John Lithgow
Carter Nix / Cain / Dr. Nix / Josh / Margo
Lolita Davidovich
Jenny O'Keefe Nix
Steven Bauer
Jack Dante
Frances Sternhagen
Dr. Lynn Waldheim
Gregg Henry
Lt. Terri
Tom Bower
Sgt, Cully
Mel Harris
Sarah
Teri Austin
Karen Bowman
Gabrielle Carteris
Nan
Barton Heyman
Mack
AP
Amanda Pombo
Amy Nix
KC
Kathleen Callan
Emma Dante