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David

  • TV Movie
  • 1988
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
717
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David (1988)
DocudramaBiographyDrama

The true story of David Rothenberg, whose disturbed father set him on fire.The true story of David Rothenberg, whose disturbed father set him on fire.The true story of David Rothenberg, whose disturbed father set him on fire.

  • Director
    • John Erman
  • Writers
    • Marie Rothenberg
    • Mel White
    • Stephanie Liss
  • Stars
    • Bernadette Peters
    • John Glover
    • Dan Lauria
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    717
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Erman
    • Writers
      • Marie Rothenberg
      • Mel White
      • Stephanie Liss
    • Stars
      • Bernadette Peters
      • John Glover
      • Dan Lauria
    • 10User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys
      • 5 nominations total

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    Top Cast29

    Bernadette Peters
    Bernadette Peters
    • Marie Rothenberg
    John Glover
    John Glover
    • Charles Rothenberg
    Dan Lauria
    Dan Lauria
    • John
    George Grizzard
    George Grizzard
    • Dr. Achauer
    Christopher Allport
    Christopher Allport
    • Terry
    Georgann Johnson
    Georgann Johnson
    • Loraine
    Jordan Charney
    Jordan Charney
    • Judge
    Matthew Lawrence
    Matthew Lawrence
    • David Rothenberg
    Cheryl Anderson
    Cheryl Anderson
    • Dee Fraser
    Alexandra Borrie
    • Geri Chambers
    Frederick Combs
    Frederick Combs
    • Ken Curtis
    Jack Rader
    Jack Rader
    • Dick Hafdahl
    Lisa Blake Richards
    Lisa Blake Richards
    • Judy Curtis
    Barbara Tarbuck
    Barbara Tarbuck
    • Sue Martinez
    Caryn Ward
    Caryn Ward
    • Jennifer
    Nicholas Mele
    Nicholas Mele
    • Det. Flanagan
    • (as Nick Mele)
    Frank Whiteman
    • Police Officer
    Barbara Sammeth
    Barbara Sammeth
    • Glenda
    • Director
      • John Erman
    • Writers
      • Marie Rothenberg
      • Mel White
      • Stephanie Liss
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews10

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      John Glover said in an interview that the role of Charles Rothenberg was the most difficult that he ever had to play.
    • Goofs
      Pretty sure Doctors, Nurses and any attending people in the ICU Regardless of the year s this takes place. Would need a whole proper surgical outfit: masks, head cloth, gloves etc. given the condition of David in the burn center.
    • Quotes
      • David Rothenberg: I look like a monster!

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    Details

    • Release date
      • October 25, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • David - historia prawdziwa
    • Production companies
      • Donald March Productions
      • ITC Entertainment Group
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 36m(96 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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