Child Bride of Short Creek (1981)
In Love With The Son. Betrothed To The Father.
A dramatization of the true account of a fundamentalist sect in Arizona that practices polygamy, and a returning Korean War veteran's rebellion against his father when he learns that the latter plans to increase his stable of wives by adding the 15-year-old girl with whom his son is romantically involved.
Director: Robert Michael Lewis
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: December 7, 1981
Cast
- Christopher Atkins - Isaac King
- Diane Lane - Jessica Rae Jacobs
- Conrad Bain - Frank King
- Kiel Martin - Bob Kalish
- Helen Hunt - Naomi
- Warren Vanders - Jay Jacobs
- Joan Shawlee - Isaac's Mother
- Dee Wallace - Mary Jacobs
- Babetta Dick - Judy
- Melinda Almquist - Viola
Screenplay
- Michael Fessier Jr. (Story)
- Joyce Eliason (Teleplay)
Music: John Cacavas
Cinematography: Gary Graver
Editing: John J. Dumas, Michael Economou
Production: Schiller-Monash Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
polygamy, latter day saints
More Films by Director: Robert Michael Lewis
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Child Bride of Short Creek about?
- A dramatization of the true account of a fundamentalist sect in Arizona that practices polygamy, and a returning Korean War veteran's rebellion against his father when he learns that the latter plans to increase his stable of wives by adding the 15-year-old girl with whom his son is romantically involved.
- Who directed Child Bride of Short Creek?
- Child Bride of Short Creek was directed by Robert Michael Lewis.
- Who stars in Child Bride of Short Creek?
- Child Bride of Short Creek stars Christopher Atkins, Diane Lane, Conrad Bain, Kiel Martin, Helen Hunt, Warren Vanders.
- How long is Child Bride of Short Creek?
- Child Bride of Short Creek has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Child Bride of Short Creek?
- Child Bride of Short Creek is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Child Bride of Short Creek produced?
- Child Bride of Short Creek was produced in United States of America.