The Broken Cord (1992)
1h 40m
Running Time
February 3, 1992Release Date
The Broken Cord (1992)
1h 40m
Running Time
February 3, 1992Release Date
Network & Production Companies
Plot.
Fact-based story of an idealistic single dad who discovers that his beloved Native American adopted son is afflicted with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and complicates his life with the woman who becomes his wife.
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Cast & Crew.
Jimmy Smits
David Norwell
Kim Delaney
Suzanne
Michael Spears
Adam, as a boy
Fredrick Leader-Charge
Adam as a teen
Frank Burning
Adam 3
Deborah Duchêne
Allison Chapman
Ken Olin
Director
Raoul Max Trujillo
Emil Bear Heart
Michael Dorris
Writer
Ann Beckett
Writer
Billy Merasty
Frank Cree
Keith Dinicol
Harris McPhee
Alan Barnette
Producer
Laura Karpman
Composer
August Schellenberg
Duane Buckanagee
Genevieve Appleton
Pamela
Roy H. Wagner
Cinematographer
Chapelle Jaffe
Judy Jensen
Elizabeth Leigh-Milne
Sonya Simmonds
Judith Orban
Lead Teacher
Judy Sinclair
Mrs. Miller
Victoria Snow
Ruby Stiges
Diane Watters
June Leader
Ken James
Dr. Wilson
David Kirby
Dr. Margolin
Stephen Hunter
Dr. Schwarz
Carole Galloway
Dr. Erica Gregory
Lupe Arenas
Hispanic Mother
Jackie Richardson
Black Mother
Ilainah Granik
Younger White Woman
Gene Mack
Black Father
Elba Sanchez-Short
Editor
Details.
Wiki.
The Broken Cord is a 1992 drama television film which aired on ABC. The film was directed by Ken Olin in his film directorial debut. It was adapted from the 1989 book of the same name by Michael Dorris. Both the book and the film are based on Dorris' life raising his special needs son.