Summary
Drama based on a true story, starring Bernadette Peters. A mother dedicates herself to her young son's welfare when he is left severely disfigured by his father's attempt to burn him to death.
David: the David Rothenberg Story
- 1988
- John Erman
- 94 mins
Review
The makers of TV movies have hardly any qualms about sensationalising real-life horror and exploiting emotional trauma. This is one of the most painful examples, in which an estranged father (played by John Glover) sets fire to his six-year-old son (Matthew Lawrence) who, disfigured, has to come to terms with his life and the suffering of his mother (Bernadette Peters). The admirable performances do transcend the opportunism of the idea.
How to watch
Credits
Cast
| role | name |
|---|---|
| Marie Rothenberg | Bernadette Peters |
| David Rothenberg | Matthew Lawrence |
| Charles Rothenberg | John Glover |
| Dr Achauer | George Grizzard |
| John Cirillo | Dan Lauria |
| Terry Branum | Christopher Allport |
| Loraine Levy | Georgann Johnson |
| Dee Fraser | Cheryl Anderson |
| Judge | Jordan Charney |
| Geri Chambers | Alexandra Borrie |
Crew
| role | name |
|---|---|
| Director | John Erman |
Details
- Languages
- English
- Available on
- video
- Formats
- Colour
