United States / Feb 03, 1992 / ABC
The Broken Cord (1992)
Directed by Ken Olin
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1h 40min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Fact-based story of an idealistic single dad who discovers that his beloved Native American adopted son is afflicted with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and complicates his life with the woman who becomes his wife.
Main cast
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| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Billy Merasty | Frank Cree |
| Keith Dinicol | Harris McPhee |
| August Schellenberg | Duane Buckanagee |
| Genevieve Appleton | Pamela |
| Chapelle Jaffe | Judy Jensen |
| Elizabeth Leigh-Milne | Sonya Simmonds |
| Judith Orban | Lead Teacher |
| Judy Sinclair | Mrs. Miller |
| Victoria Snow | Ruby Stiges |
| Diane Watters | June Leader |
| Ken James | Dr. Wilson |
| David Kirby | Dr. Margolin |
| Stephen Hunter | Dr. Schwarz |
| Carole Galloway | Dr. Erica Gregory |
| Lupe Arenas | Hispanic Mother |
| Jackie Richardson | Black Mother |
| Ilainah Granik | Younger White Woman |
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| Gene Mack | Black Father |
Genres
DramaTV Movie
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Broken Cord |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Universal Television, Carmen Culver Films, Alan Barnette Productions |
| Release date | 3 febbraio 1992 |
| Production | Alan Barnette, Mychelle Deschamps |
| Writer | Ann Beckett, Michael Dorris |
| Editing | Elba Sánchez-Short |
| Cinematography | Roy H. Wagner |
| Assistant directors | Ken Olin |
| Camera operators | Roy H. Wagner |
| Additional photography | Roy H. Wagner |
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| Production design | C. Robert Holloway, Paul Snajdr |
| Art direction | Paul Snajdr, C. Robert Holloway |
| Set decoration | Paul Snajdr, C. Robert Holloway |
| Music | Laura Karpman |
| Sound | Laura Karpman |
| Costume design | Michele Rede |
| Makeup | Michele Rede |
| Hairstyling | Michele Rede |
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