Raising Cain
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Raising Cain

(1992)Directed by Brian De Palma92 min · RCrime, Drama, Horror, Thriller
“Demented. Deranged. Deceptive. De Palma.”

A series of murders and kidnappings is tearing through a quiet family's life, and the man at its center is Carter Nix (John Lithgow), a child psychologist everyone takes for a devoted husband and father. Brian De Palma lets Carter's violent brother Cain and his returning father crowd in around him while his wife Jenny (Lolita Davidovich) starts seeing an old lover again. Every choice she makes brings her closer to a husband who is coming apart.

John Lithgowas Carter Nix / Cain / Dr. Nix / Josh / Margo
Lolita Davidovichas Jenny O'Keefe Nix
Steven Baueras Jack Dante
Frances Sternhagenas Dr. Lynn Waldheim
Gregg Henryas Lt. Terri
Tom Boweras Sgt, Cully
Mel Harrisas Sarah
Teri Austinas Karen Bowman
Gabrielle Carterisas Nan
Amanda Pomboas Amy Nix
Kathleen Callanas Emma Dante
EHEd Hooksas Coroner
Karen Kahnas Saleslady
Noe Montoyaas Gardener
Riq Boogie Espinozaas Gardener
Carolyn Morrellas Newscaster
W. Allen Tayloras Peters
Scott Townleyas Little Boy (Josh)
Mary Uhlandas Receptionist
Steve Schillas Weatherman
James Van Harperas Young Detective