Raising Cain

1992 · directed by Brian De Palma

Rating

58/100

Hit

no

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.

Raising Cain (1992), directed by Brian De Palma, rates 58/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• John Lithgow
• Lolita Davidovich
• Steven Bauer
• Frances Sternhagen
• Gregg Henry
• Tom Bower
• Mel Harris
• Teri Austin
• Gabrielle Carteris
• Barton Heyman

Crew

• Stephen H. Burum — Director of Photography
• Bonnie Koehler — Editor
• Paul Hirsch — Editor
• Robert Dalva — Editor
• Pino Donaggio — Original Music Composer
• Brian De Palma — Screenplay

More from Brian De Palma

1. Carrie (1976) — 80/100 · hit
2. The Untouchables (1987) — 79/100
3. Blow Out (1981) — 79/100
4. Scarface (1983) — 78/100
5. Carlito's Way (1993) — 77/100
6. Casualties of War (1989) — 74/100

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