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David

David

1988TV Movie⏱️ 1h 36mNot Rated
BiographyDrama
⭐ 7
IMDB Rating
673 votes

The true story of David Rothenberg, whose disturbed father set him on fire.

Director
John Erman
Writers
Marie Rothenberg, Mel White, Stephanie Liss
Stars
Bernadette Peters, John Glover, Dan Lauria
Release Date
October 25, 1988
Language
English
Country
United States
🎯 5
Nominations
πŸ’¬ 10
Reviews
πŸ“‹ 1.9K
Watchlists
πŸ“½οΈ View on IMDB

🎭 Top Cast

Bernadette Peters
Bernadette Peters
as Marie Rothenberg
John Glover
John Glover
as Charles Rothenberg
Dan Lauria
Dan Lauria
as John
George Grizzard
George Grizzard
as Dr. Achauer
Christopher Allport
Christopher Allport
as Terry
Georgann Johnson
Georgann Johnson
as Loraine
Jordan Charney
Jordan Charney
as Judge
Matthew Lawrence
Matthew Lawrence
as David Rothenberg
Cheryl Anderson
Cheryl Anderson
as Dee Fraser
πŸ‘€
Alexandra Borrie
as Geri Chambers

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Sound
Mono
Color
Color
Production
Donald March Productions, ITC Entertainment Group

🏷️ Keywords

based on true storyflamesbandageteddy bearchild

🎯 Categories

DocudramaBiographyDrama

⭐ Featured Review

This Movie Has Aged and Bernadette Can't Act
by Mehki_Girl β€’ 2019-03-27
6/10

"A tough topic about a dispicable coward loser who harmed his son. This story is supposedly told through his mom and is a true story. I do wonder if the scenes with the boy and the thing called "dad" were based on any of his memories of the days leading up...? My main complaint: why oh why did they pick Bernadette Peters to play the mom? With that babydoll voice and complete inability to act - its absolutely an assault on the senses. This was a part that required someone who could act a wide range of emotions - shock, sorrow, doubt, love, grief, anger, guilt, regret. All she could m..."

πŸ’‘ Did You Know?

John Glover said in an interview that the role of Charles Rothenberg was the most difficult that he ever had to play.

πŸ“– Synopsis

The true story of David Rothenberg, whose disturbed father set him on fire.