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Plot

Delta Burke takes on a dramatic role for the Lifetime original movie Dangerous Child, based on a story by Karen Stillman. Sally Cambridge (Burke) is a single mother with two sons, Leo (Marc Donato) and Jack (Ryan Merriman). Sixteen-year-old Jack has a lot of emotional problems, which he releases in uncontrollable angry fits toward his mom. She tries to get help for him, but no one believes her until Jack is involved in a tragedy. Due to the circumstances, Sally is mistaken for a child abuser and Jack's violent outbursts are finally recognized.
MPAA Rating:
Not Yet Rated
Genre(s):
Drama
Run Time:
95min.
DVD Release Date:
12/24/2002
Distributor(s):
Lifetime
Director(s):
Graeme Campbell
Starring:
Delta Burke , Marc Donato , Jonathan Walker , Ryan Merriman , Vyto Ruginis
Themes:
Domestic Abuse,Mothers and Sons,Clearing One's Name
Tone:
Tense
Keywords:
child-abuse,emotional-problems,mother,outburst,rage,single-parent,tragedy
Language:
English