The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

Synopsis

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.

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Cast

Annabella Sciorra

Claire Bartel

Rebecca De Mornay

Mrs. Mott / Peyton Flanders

Matt McCoy

Michael Bartel

Ernie Hudson

Solomon

Madeline Zima

Emma Bartel

Julianne Moore

Marlene Craven

John de Lancie

Dr. Victor Mott

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Kevin Skousen

Marty Craven

Mitchell Laurance

Lawyer

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Jane Jones

Woman in Park

Brian T. Finney

Botanical Gardens Worker

Julie Clemmons

Female Lab Worker

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Patrick Ryals

Policeman

Charles Lucia

Realtor (as Chip Lucia)

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Rachel Glenn

Emma's Friend (uncredited)

Crew

Art

• Kim Larsen-Santini Assistant Property Master
• Michael McCombe Greensman
• Gilbert Wong Set Designer
• Alun Vick Construction Coordinator
• Blanche Sindelar Property Master
• Edward Pisoni Production Design
• Mark Zuelzke Art Direction
• Sandy Reynolds-Wasco Set Decoration
• Melissa Matthies Leadman

Camera

• Robert Elswit Director of Photography
• Mark Shane Davis Key Grip
• Stefan Tarzan Second Assistant Camera

Costume & Make-Up

• Heidi Shulman Assistant Costume Designer
• Wendy M. Craig Costumer
• Kathy Kiatta Costume Supervisor
• Nina Paskowitz Key Hair Stylist
• Jennifer von Mayrhauser Costume Design

Crew

• Jamie Bunch Elliott Stunts
• Lynn Salvatori Stunts
• Cris Thomas-Palomino Stunts
• John Moio Stunt Coordinator
• David Boushey Stunts
• Daniel W. Barringer Stunts
• Barbara Anne Klein Stunts
• Bob Riggs Special Effects Coordinator
• A. Welch Lambeth Transportation Coordinator
• Russell Davis Transportation Coordinator
• Robert T. Chestnut Transportation Captain
• Carol Fenelon Visual Effects Design Consultant

Directing

• Curtis Hanson Director
• Brenda Kalosh Second Assistant Director
• Ray Greenfield First Assistant Director
• Michael Daves First Assistant Director
• Candy Bennici Script Supervisor

Editing

• John F. Link Editor
• Mark Stevens First Assistant Editor
• Theresa Repola Mohammed Negative Cutter
• Bob Kaiser Color Timer

Lighting

• Colleen Kingdon Electrician
• Stephen McGehee Lighting Technician

Production

• David Madden Producer
• Ira Halberstadt Unit Production Manager
• Ted Field Executive Producer
• Sheila A. Warner Production Coordinator
• Ron Surma Casting Associate
• Amy Caton-Ford Extras Casting
• Ira Halberstadt Co-Producer
• Junie Lowry-Johnson Casting
• Robert W. Cort Executive Producer

Sound

• Graeme Revell Original Music Composer
• Dick Bernstein Music Editor
• James Pilcher Production Sound Mixer
• Dane A. Davis Supervising Sound Editor
• Randy Vandegrift ADR Supervisor
• Chuck Michael Foley Editor
• Richard Portman Sound Re-Recording Mixer
• Gregg Barbanell Foley Artist
• Tom Hammond Foley Editor
• Peter Brancaccio Assistant Sound Editor
• Kini Kay Sound Effects Editor
• Todd Toon Sound Effects Editor

Writing

• Amanda Silver Screenplay

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