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The Tie That Binds

The Tie That Binds

Janie's been adopted by the perfect couple. With their help she can find a new life. If her real parents don't find her first.

19954.81h 39mR

Overview

A young couple adopts a traumatized child, unaware that her parents are fugitives and murderers who will do anything to get her back.

Directed by Wesley Strick
Written by Michael Auerbach
Produced by Susan Zachary, John Morrissey, Patrick Markey
Box OfficeBudget: $14.0MRevenue: $5.8M

Top Cast

Daryl Hannah

Daryl Hannah

Leann Netherwood

Keith Carradine

Keith Carradine

John Netherwood

Moira Kelly

Moira Kelly

Dana Clifton

Vincent Spano

Vincent Spano

Russell Clifton

J

Julia Devin

Janie

Ray Reinhardt

Ray Reinhardt

Sam Bennett

Barbara Tarbuck

Barbara Tarbuck

Jean Bennett

Ned Vaughn

Ned Vaughn

Officer David Carrey

K

Kerrie Cullen

Female Police Officer

Bob Minor

Bob Minor

Male Police Officer

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About The Tie That Binds

The Tie That Binds is a thriller, crime film released in 1995. Directed by Wesley Strick, it stars Daryl Hannah, Keith Carradine, Moira Kelly. A young couple adopts a traumatized child, unaware that her parents are fugitives and murderers who will do anything to get her back.

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