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THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE

1992 • US HMDB
January 10, 1992

A suburban family chooses seemingly sweet Peyton Flanders as their newborn's nanny. Only much later does the infant's mother, Claire Bartel, realize Peyton's true intentions -- to destroy Claire and replace her in the family. The nail-biting suspense builds quickly in this chilling psychological thriller about deception and bitter revenge.

Directors

Curtis Hanson Curtis Hanson
Dramma Thriller

Comments

Cast

Annabella Sciorra as Claire Bartel

Annabella Sciorra

Claire Bartel

 Rebecca De Mornay as Mrs. Mott / Peyton Flanders

Rebecca De Mornay

Mrs. Mott / Peyton Flanders

 Matt McCoy as Michael Bartel

Matt McCoy

Michael Bartel

 Ernie Hudson as Solomon

Ernie Hudson

Solomon

 Madeline Zima as Emma Bartel

Madeline Zima

Emma Bartel

 Julianne Moore as Marlene Craven

Julianne Moore

Marlene Craven

 John de Lancie as Dr. Victor Mott

John de Lancie

Dr. Victor Mott

Kevin Skousen

Marty Craven

 Mitchell Laurance as Lawyer

Mitchell Laurance

Lawyer

Jane Jones

Woman in Park

 Brian T. Finney as Botanical Gardens Worker

Brian T. Finney

Botanical Gardens Worker

 Julie Clemmons as Female Lab Worker

Julie Clemmons

Female Lab Worker

Patrick Ryals

Policeman

 Charles Lucia as Realtor (as Chip Lucia)

Charles Lucia

Realtor (as Chip Lucia)

Rachel Glenn

Emma's Friend (uncredited)

Crew
Production: David Madden (Producer) — Ted Field (Executive Producer) — Robert W. Cort (Executive Producer)
Screenplay: Amanda Silver (Screenplay)
Music: Graeme Revell (Original Music Composer)
Cinematography: Robert Elswit (Director of Photography)

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