Raising Cain (1992)
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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.
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FeaturetteBonus Clip 2: John Lithgow on Cain's Multiple Personalities
FeaturetteBonus Clip 5: Gregg Henry Discusses Working with John Lithgow
FeaturetteBonus Clip 4: Steven Bauer Discusses The Characterization of Jack Dante
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