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The Hand That Rocks the Cradle is a 1992 American psychological thriller film directed by Curtis Hanson, and starring Annabella Sciorra, Rebecca De Mornay, Matt McCoy, Ernie Hudson, and Julianne Moore. Its plot follows the pregnant wife of a Seattle obstetrician who kills himself after he is accused of sexual misconduct by his patients.
"The Hand That Rocks the Cradle Is the Hand That Rules the World" is a poem by William Ross Wallace that praises motherhood as the preeminent force for change in the world. The poem was first published in 1865 under the title "What Rules the World".
Jan 10, 1992 · The Hand That Rocks the Cradle. After her sex offender husband gets caught in the act and kills himself, an embittered pregnant widow loses her child, and embarks on a mission of vengeance against one of her husband's victims and the woman's family.
The repetition of the phrase "the hand that rocks the cradle" emphasizes the profound impact of mothers on their children's development and the ripple effects it has on future generations. The author's language is simple yet evocative, using imagery of a gentle hand guiding a stream of water to represent the mother's influence on her child's life.
William Ross Wallace (1819 – May 5, 1881) was an American poet, with Scottish roots, best known for writing "The Hand That Rocks The Cradle Is The Hand That Rules The World".
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Thanks largely to Rebecca De Mornay's delightfully villainous turn in the central role, The Hand That Rocks the Cradle is an entertaining -- albeit rather silly -- domestic thriller. Read Critics...
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Get ready for edge-of-your-seat suspense with one of the most exciting and talked-about thrillers! Annabella Sciorra (Jungle Fever) stars as Claire Bartel, a busy wife, mother and career...
Accused of sexually molesting several of his patients, Dr. Victor Mott kills himself. He leaves behind an expectant wife, who miscarries and loses the child, blames the victim, Claire Bartel, who initiated the criminal proceedings against her husband and decides to avenge his death.
Jan 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.
