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When the Bough Breaks (1986) (TV)
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Jonathan Kellerman (novel) and
Phil Penningroth (writer)
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12 October 1986 (USA) more
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A Los Angeles psychiatrist testifies for the prosecution in the trial of an accused child molester. Later the defendant... more | add synopsis
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1 win & 2 nominations more
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A good adaptation of the Kellerman Novel more (3 total)
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(Cast overview, first billed only) | Ted Danson | ... | Alex |
 | Richard Masur | ... | Milo |
 | Rachel Ticotin | ... | Raquel Santos |
 | James Noble | ... | Dr. Warren Towle |
| Kim Miyori | ... | Kim Hickle |
| Merritt Butrick | ... | Tim Kruger |
| David Huddleston | ... | Vicar McCaffrey |
 | Charles Lane | ... | Van der Graaf |
 | Scott Paulin | ... | Rick |
| Deborah Harmon | ... | Lisa |
| Marcie Leeds | ... | Melody Quinn |
| Tom Williams | ... | Stuart Hickle |
 | Robert Covarrubias | ... | Andy |
| Danny De La Paz | ... | Raphael |
| Lupe Ontiveros | ... | Cruz |
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100 min
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Very nicely done for a TV movie. It's a real shame that there aren't more Alex/Milo movie adaptations. God knows we have enough King/Critchton/Grisham/Clancy adaptations to last a lifetime. Danson and Masur are very genuine and accurate in their portrayals of the dynamic dick/shrink duo. Good pathos at the end scene. Direction is rather typical Movie of the Week fair, but it follows the investigation progress and plot twists very lucidly and at a good pace. Supporting cast is rather mediocre, but well suited to the genre. I have rarely seen Danson this serious in a role, and was very surprised at how good he is. Masur is very much Milo, both capture the bantering dialog that is the duo's hallmark. I bought a cheap VHS copy of this on Amazon, and was glad I did. Too bad it's not on DVD. If you like the Alex Delaware mysteries by Jonathan Kellerman, you'll enjoy this!