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David

Play trailer Poster for David 1988,  1h 36m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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This film, based on David Rothenberg's real-life story, introduces David, a young boy in the middle of a tumultuous divorce between his father, Charles (John Glover) and mother, Marie (Bernadette Peters). As his parents' disagreements get more heated and unrestrained, David is eventually kidnapped by his father, who gives him sleeping pills, douses him in gasoline and sets him on fire. Following this horrifying event, David is forced to navigate life handicapped and disfigured.

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Hermione W Apr 17, 2019 Saw this when I was younger scared me a bit rewatched when older also read the book, Matthew lawrence and Bernadette Peters do amazing jobs See more
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John Erman

Director

Bernadette Peters

Marie Rothenberg

John Glover

Charles Rothenberg

Dan Lauria

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Stephanie Liss

Screenwriter

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David

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Synopsis This film, based on David Rothenberg's real-life story, introduces David, a young boy in the middle of a tumultuous divorce between his father, Charles (John Glover) and mother, Marie (Bernadette Peters). As his parents' disagreements get more heated and unrestrained, David is eventually kidnapped by his father, who gives him sleeping pills, douses him in gasoline and sets him on fire. Following this horrifying event, David is forced to navigate life handicapped and disfigured.
Director
John Erman
Screenwriter
Stephanie Liss
Production Co
ITC Entertainment Group, Donald March Productions
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 12, 2017
Runtime
1h 36m
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