The Tie That Binds

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Movie Info

In this graphically violent thriller, outlaws John and Lean Netherwood are forced to leave their little daughter Janie behind when they flee the scene of their last crime. The traumatized little girl is taken in by a patient, loving couple, but trouble ensues when her evil birth parents return for her.

Cast

Daryl Hannah
as Leann
Keith Carradine
as John
Moira Kelly
as Dana
Vincent Spano
as Russell
Julia Devin
as Janie
Ray Reinhardt
as Sam Bennett
Barbara Tarbuck
as Jean Bennett
Cynda Williams
as Lisa-Marie Chandler
Bruce A. Young
as Gil Chandler
Ned Vaughn
as Officer Carey
Jenny Gago
as Maggie
Carmen Argenziano
as Phil Hawkes
Laurie Lathem
as Alex
Willie Garson
as Ray Tanton
Laurie Latham
as Alex
Kerrie Cullen
as Female Police Officer
Bob Minor
as Male Police Officer
George Marshall Ruge
as Detective No. 1
Thomas Rosales Jr.
as Detective No. 2
Laura Lee Kelly
as Aide
Marquis Nunley
as Boy Russell
Benjamin Mouton
as Father in Restaurant
Jack Johnson (II)
as Boy in Restaurant
Melanie MacQueen
as Waitress
Greg Collins
as Bartender
Dana Gladstone
as Dr. Bradford
Jesse Hays
as Boy in School
Andrea Sandahl
as Tina
Chris Ellis
as Security Guard No. 1
Coleen Maloney
as Security Guard No. 2
Shawne Rowe
as Ogre's Wife
Melissa Hays
as Princess
Steve Rosenbaum
as The Ogre
Suzanne Krull
as The Fox
Kevin Bourland
as Man in Range Rover
Taylor Allbright
as Girl in Schoolyard
Gene Lythgow
as Detective Lorenz
Lynn Wanlass
as Nurse
Kenny Alexander
as Officer Wright
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Audience Reviews for The Tie That Binds

  • Dec 15, 2009
    A Brilliant Thriller! 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.
    Wahida K Super Reviewer
  • Oct 30, 2008
    A fairly predictable thriller yet still pretty good. I closed my eyes twice!
    Dannielle A Super Reviewer
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