Dangerous Child (2001): Cast & Plot
Dangerous Child is a 2001 drama directed by Graeme Campbell, starring Delta Burke as Sally Cambridge, Marc Donato and Ryan Merriman. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Graeme Campbell
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Freyda Rothstein Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dangerous Child About?
The premise of Dangerous Child without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A divorced mother who has always shielded her son finds herself on the defensive when her teenage child turns hostile, subjecting her to verbal and physical abuse. Accused of neglect, she must now protect herself from the very boy she once guarded, navigating a bitter, twisted reversal of roles.
Dangerous Child Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- tragic event
- tearing a necklace from someone's neck
- abuse
- abused woman
- abuse victim
- abusive
- abuse against women
- abuser
- woman slaps a teenager in the face
- physical
- divorced mother
- rage
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- adolescent to parent abuse
- parental abuse
- lawyer
- troubled teen
- juvenile detention
- punching fist through glass window
- punching one's fist through a window
- slapped in the face
- domestic abuse
- throwing a vase
- threat
- telephone
- bandaged arm
- cast
- blue jeans
- male doctor
- doctor
- stethoscope
- latex gloves
- divorce
- divorced parents
- leather jacket
- necklace
- lie
- verbal abuse
- kiss
- throwing a drink glass
- throwing a glass
- caucasian
- violent abuse
- rock music
- loud music
- violence
- hand through a window
- two word title
- teenage boy
- teenager
- high school
Dangerous Child Cast & Characters
Delta Burke leads the cast as Sally Cambridge, with Marc Donato as Leo Cambridge and Ryan Merriman as Jack Cambridge. Directed by Graeme Campbell; 31 actors are credited in all.
- Director Graeme Campbell
- Delta Burke as Sally Cambridge
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Marc Donato as Leo Cambridge - Ryan Merriman as Jack Cambridge
- Dan Petronijevic as Luke
Also Starring in Dangerous Child
· 27 more- Barclay Hope Frank
- Vyto Ruginis Brad Cambridge
- Deborah Odell Marcia
- Paulino Nunes George
- Eve Crawford Supervisor
- Rosemary Dunsmore
- Ari Cohen Guidance Counselor
- Elizabeth Saunders Officer J. Valinsky
- Johnie Chase Nicholas
- Tamsin Kelsey Virginia
- Jean Daigle Security Guard
- Jane Luk Brad's Receptionist
- Sanjay Talwar young doctor
- Lubomir Mykytiuk Dr. Tillet
- Bernard Browne Juvenile Detention Officer
- Asia Vieira Kayla
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- Jonathan Payne Seth
- Jeffrey Akomah Player #2
- Richard Zeppieri
- Brenda Robins Librarian
- Shannon Hile Alice
- Christopher Tuah Boy #2
- Patricia Wanstall Amber
- Linda Salkeld Wendy
- Sean Provencher Player #1
- Francisca Zentilli Young Woman #1
- Tim Redman Young Kid
More from Graeme Campbell
More films directed by Graeme Campbell: Holiday in Happy Hollow, Christmas at Carbell Family Farm, Mr. Pawsitively Perfect and How to Win a Prince.
Dangerous Child Plot Summary
What happens in Dangerous Child from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Sally Cambridge is the divorced mother of two boys, Jack Cambridge and Leo Cambridge. The movie opens with her being arrested on suspicion of child abuse, and as she is questioned, the story unfolds in a series of flashbacks that reveal how a fragile family line spirals toward crisis. The opening scene sets a somber, restrained tone as the audience learns that the truth behind the allegations is more complicated than it first appears.
Full summary
The whole story of Dangerous Child, scene by scene
Dangerous Child Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Dangerous Child.
How Well Do You Know Dangerous Child?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the name of Sally Cambridge's younger son?
Cars in Dangerous Child
5 cars on screen, including the 1995 Toyota Previa and the International Harvester S-Series.
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1995 Toyota Previa Important role -
International Harvester S-Series Minor role -
1992 Ford Econoline Minor role -
2000 Toyota Camry Background role
Dangerous Child Also Known As
Also known as “Hijos de la violencia”.
- Also known as
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- Hijos de la violencia
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Movies Like Dangerous Child
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Dangerous Intentions, Dangerous Waters and Danger in the House.
Dangerous Child FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Dangerous Child, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dangerous Child?
Dangerous Child runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Dangerous Child released?
Dangerous Child was released on July 16, 2001.
Who directed Dangerous Child?
Dangerous Child was directed by Graeme Campbell.
More films by Graeme Campbell Who is in the cast of Dangerous Child?
Dangerous Child stars Delta Burke as Sally Cambridge, Marc Donato as Leo Cambridge and Ryan Merriman as Jack Cambridge, among 31 credited actors.
Does Dangerous Child have a post-credit scene?
No. Dangerous Child has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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