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When the Bough Breaks

1971Movie1 h 15 min

DramaTV Movie
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8

Summary

NSPCC social worker Margaret Ashdown is given the case of investigating into the Gosse family, when the young mother, Sheila, is unable to explain her baby's fractured skull at the hospital. She discovers the family live in poverty and ignorance, and have a tradition of instability.

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Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
James Ferman
Written by
Tony Parker
Produced by
Irene Shubik

Everyone

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Facts

May 6, 1971 · 1 h 15 min · Drama, TV Movie

Released
May 6, 1971
Runtime
1 h 15 min
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English

Tropes

Asshole Victim, Bitch in Sheep's Clothing, Domestic Abuse +9