Overview

A mother is so consumed with a possessive love for her son that she may have committed murder in order to keep him by her side. When the son's new wife is found murdered, the mother is arrested for the crime. In denial about his mother's guilt, the son, a successful lawyer, agrees to defend her. Based on a true story.

Cast

Judith Light, Rick Schroder, Sarah Trigger, Dorothy Gordon, Ruth Marshall, John Nelles, Peter MacNeill, Sugith Varughese

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What is "Too Close to Home" about?

A mother is so consumed with a possessive love for her son that she may have committed murder in order to keep him by her side. When the son's new wife is found murdered, the mother is arrested for the crime. In denial about his mother's guilt, the son, a successful lawyer, agrees to defend her. Based on a true story.

When was "Too Close to Home" released?

Too Close to Home was released in 1997.

Who stars in "Too Close to Home"?

The cast includes Judith Light, Rick Schroder, Sarah Trigger, Dorothy Gordon.