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David is a 1988 American television movie, the true story of a child named David Rothenberg, who was burned by his father. This made-for-television film co-starred Matthew Lawrence as David, Bernadette Peters as his mother, and John Glover as his father. It aired on ABC.
Original Release
10/25/1988
US Release
10/25/1988
Cast
Name | Character |
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Bernadette Peters | Marie Rothenberg |
John Glover | Charles Rothenberg |
Dan Lauria | John |
George Grizzard | Dr. Achauer |
Christopher Allport | Terry |
Georgann Johnson | Loraine |
Jordan Charney | Judge |
Matthew Lawrence | David Rothenberg |
Cheryl Anderson | Dee Fraser |
Alexandra Borrie | Geri Chambers |
Directors
Writers
Marie Rothenberg, Mel White, Stephanie Liss
Cast
Name | Character |
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Bernadette Peters | Marie Rothenberg |
John Glover | Charles Rothenberg |
Dan Lauria | John |
George Grizzard | Dr. Achauer |
Christopher Allport | Terry |
Georgann Johnson | Loraine |
Jordan Charney | Judge |
Matthew Lawrence | David Rothenberg |
Cheryl Anderson | Dee Fraser |
Alexandra Borrie | Geri Chambers |
Frederick Combs | Ken Curtis |
Jack Rader | Dick Hafdahl |
Lisa Blake Richards | Judy Curtis |
Barbara Tarbuck | Sue Martinez |
Caryn Ward | Jennifer |
Frank Whiteman | Police Officer |
Barbara Sammeth | Glenda |
Billy O'Sullivan | Johnny |
Phoebe Allen | Johnny's Mom |
Casey King | Bob Schneider |
Producers
Name | Role |
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John Erman | Producer |
Donald March | Producer |
Editors
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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1989 | Emmy | Outstanding Achievement in Makeup for a Miniseries or a Special | Nominated |
1989 | Emmy | Outstanding Drama/Comedy Special | Nominated |
1989 | Emmy | Outstanding Sound Editing for a Miniseries or a Special | Nominated |