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  • The Broken Cord (1992)
  • PG
    TV Movie | 92 min | Drama
The Broken Cord (1992)
PG
TV Movie | 92 min | Drama

David Norwell, an anthropology professor, wants to adopt a child even though he is single. He is finally given a Native American child who might be slightly different from other children. In fact, Adam, the child, soon starts showing signs...See moreDavid Norwell, an anthropology professor, wants to adopt a child even though he is single. He is finally given a Native American child who might be slightly different from other children. In fact, Adam, the child, soon starts showing signs of mental illness. Through the years, David tries to help his son overcome his disability but he finds it difficult when Adam won't help himself. It is later discovered that Adam was born from an alcoholic mother and is the cause of his problems. Written by Steve Richer See less
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Director
Writers
Michael Dorris (book "Broken Cord") | Ann Beckett (teleplay)
Producer
Composer
Cinematographer
Roy H. Wagner (as Roy Wagner)
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Updated Feb 3, 1992

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Feb 3, 1992 (United States)

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Cast

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25 cast members
Name Known for
Jimmy Smits
David Norwell David Norwell   See fewer
Kim Delaney
Suzanne Suzanne   See fewer
Michael Spears
Adam, as a boy Adam, as a boy   See fewer
Fredrick Leader-Charge
Adam as a teen Adam as a teen   See fewer
Deborah Duchene
Allison Chapman Allison Chapman   See fewer
Raoul Max Trujillo
Emil Bear Heart (as Raoul Trujillo) Emil Bear Heart (as Raoul Trujillo)   See fewer
Billy Merasty
Frank Cree Frank Cree   See fewer
Keith Dinicol
Harris McPhee Harris McPhee   See fewer
August Schellenberg
Duane Buckanagee Duane Buckanagee   See fewer
Frank Burning
Adam #3 Adam #3   See fewer
Chapelle Jaffe
Judy Jensen Judy Jensen   See fewer
Elizabeth Leigh-Milne
Sonya Simmonds Sonya Simmonds   See fewer
Judith Orban
Lead Teacher Lead Teacher   See fewer
Judy Sinclair
Mrs. Miller Mrs. Miller   See fewer
Victoria Snow
Ruby Stiges Ruby Stiges   See fewer
Diane Watters
June Leader June Leader   See fewer
Ken James
Dr. Wilson Dr. Wilson   See fewer
David Kirby
Dr. Margolin Dr. Margolin   See fewer
Stephen Hunter
Dr. Schwarz Dr. Schwarz   See fewer
Carole Galloway
Dr. Erica Gregory Dr. Erica Gregory   See fewer
Lupe Arenas
Hispanic Mother Hispanic Mother   See fewer
Jackie Richardson
Black Mother Black Mother   See fewer
Gene Mack
Black Father Black Father   See fewer
Ilainah Granik
Younger White Woman Younger White Woman   See fewer
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