When the Bough Breaks (1986 TV Movie)
5/10
Kellerman
19 February 2021
Warning: Spoilers
If you ever associated Ted Danson and Richard Masur with child abuse, thanks to Danson being in Something About Amelia and Masur in Fallen Angel, this film will redeem both of them, as they are chasing an entire cabal of abusers.

Based on the Jonathan Kellerman novel of the same name, this tells the story of Alex Delaware (Danson, who also executive produced). A Los Angeles-based psychiatrist, Delaware is testifying against an accused child murder who soon dies in a suspicious manner. However, when detective Milo Sturgis (Masur) takes the case, he soon learns that things are much deeper than that.

Rachel Ticotin (Arnold's love interest in Total Recall), James Noble (the governor on Benson), David Huddleston (Santa from Santa Claus: The Movie and The Big Lewbowski himself), Merritt Butrick (Death Spa), Charles Lane (Arsenic and Old Lace), Scott Paulin (Cat People) and Deborah Harmon (Used Cars) all show up in this.

For a mid-80's show, it's pretty great that Masur's character is gay and not mincing or a stereotype. The ending is pretty intense as well and probably one of the few times you'll see Ted Danson in an MMA-style situation.
1 out of 2 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink

Recently Viewed