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David

Six-year-old David is caught in the middle of his two feuding, divorced parents. His father, Charles, kidnaps him and takes him to California, where he eventually sets him on fire as a means of revenge against his mother, Marie. He receives third degree burns over 90% of his body. This movie chronicles his struggle to recover and the obstacles he faces along the way.

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Cast & Crew See All

Bernadette Peters
Marie Rothenberg
John Glover
Charles Rothenberg
Dan Lauria
John

Awards

  • 1989 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Achievement in Makeup for a Miniseries or a Special - nominated
  • 1989 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Drama/Comedy Special - nominated
  • 1989 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Sound Editing for a Miniseries or a Special - nominated
  • 1989 - Young Artist Award - Best Young Actor in a Special, Pilot, Movie of the Week or Mini-Series - nominated

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