Christopher Cain

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Christopher Cain

Born October 29, 1943 · Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA (age 82)

Christopher Cain (born Bruce Doggett) is an American screenwriter, actor, director, and singer. He married Sharon Thomas in 1969 and adopted her two children, Dean Cain and Roger Cain. The couple later had Krisinda Cain together.

Known For

The Next Karate KidThe Next Karate Kid · 1994
The Next Karate Kid
5.41994
MovieActionDrama
Mr. Miyagi decides to take Julie, a troubled teenager, under his wing after he learns that she blames herself for her parents' demise and struggles to adjust with her grandmother and fellow pupils.
Where the Green Ants DreamWhere the Green Ants Dream · 1984
Where the Green Ants Dream
6.91984
MovieDrama
The Australian Aborigines (in this film anyway) believe that this is the place where the green ants go to dream, and that if their dreams are disturbed, it will bring down disaster on us all. The Aborigines' belief is not shared by a giant mining company, which wants to tear open the soil and search for uranium.
Young GunsYoung Guns · 1988
Young Guns
6.71988
MovieWesternAction
A group of young gunmen, led by Billy the Kid, become deputies to avenge the murder of the rancher who became their benefactor. But when Billy takes their authority too far, they become the hunted.
Lakota MoonLakota Moon · 1999
Lakota Moon
7.01999
MovieWesternTV Movie
This movie depicts the life of a small Indian tribe, in a time shortly before the white men became a threat. In the focus of the story is the young Skywalker, who woos cute Morning Sun, but can't seem to convince her father of his qualities. When the outcast Kayowa attack the camp, he hopes for an opportunity to impress him.
The PrincipalThe Principal · 1987
The Principal
6.51987
MovieActionAdventure
Burglary. Drugs. Assault. Rape. The students at Brandel High are more than new Principal Rick Latimer bargained for. Gangs fight to control the school using knives - even guns - when they have to. When Latimer and the head of security try to clean up the school and stop the narcotics trade, they run up against a teenage mafia. A violent confrontation on the campus leads to a deadly showdown with the drug dealer's gang, and one last chance for Latimer to save his career... and his life.
Pure CountryPure Country · 1992
Pure Country
7.01992
MovieDramaMusic
Dusty Chandler is a super star in the country music world, but his shows have the style of a '70s rock concert. One day he takes a walk - out of his overdone concerts to find his real country roots. He's helped and hindered by friends and staff, but pushes on in his search for a real music style as well as a real romance.
Gone Fishin'Gone Fishin' · 1997
Gone Fishin'
4.91997
MovieComedy
Two fishing fanatics get in trouble when their fishing boat gets stolen while on a trip.
The Stone BoyThe Stone Boy · 1984
The Stone Boy
7.01984
MovieDrama
12-year-old Arnold Hillerman and his 17-year-old brother Eugene live with their family on a farm in Montana. In an accident, Eugene is killed by Arnold's gun. Isolated from emotions he cannot comprehend, Arnold now has to come to terms with his grieving family - including his father, mother, hostile uncle, and grandfather - while his family has to come to terms with Arnold.

Movies

The Next Karate KidThe Next Karate Kid · 1994
The Next Karate Kid
5.41994
MovieActionDrama
Mr. Miyagi decides to take Julie, a troubled teenager, under his wing after he learns that she blames herself for her parents' demise and struggles to adjust with her grandmother and fellow pupils.
Where the Green Ants DreamWhere the Green Ants Dream · 1984
Where the Green Ants Dream
6.91984
MovieDrama
The Australian Aborigines (in this film anyway) believe that this is the place where the green ants go to dream, and that if their dreams are disturbed, it will bring down disaster on us all. The Aborigines' belief is not shared by a giant mining company, which wants to tear open the soil and search for uranium.
Young GunsYoung Guns · 1988
Young Guns
6.71988
MovieWesternAction
A group of young gunmen, led by Billy the Kid, become deputies to avenge the murder of the rancher who became their benefactor. But when Billy takes their authority too far, they become the hunted.
Lakota MoonLakota Moon · 1999
Lakota Moon
7.01999
MovieWesternTV Movie
This movie depicts the life of a small Indian tribe, in a time shortly before the white men became a threat. In the focus of the story is the young Skywalker, who woos cute Morning Sun, but can't seem to convince her father of his qualities. When the outcast Kayowa attack the camp, he hopes for an opportunity to impress him.
The PrincipalThe Principal · 1987
The Principal
6.51987
MovieActionAdventure
Burglary. Drugs. Assault. Rape. The students at Brandel High are more than new Principal Rick Latimer bargained for. Gangs fight to control the school using knives - even guns - when they have to. When Latimer and the head of security try to clean up the school and stop the narcotics trade, they run up against a teenage mafia. A violent confrontation on the campus leads to a deadly showdown with the drug dealer's gang, and one last chance for Latimer to save his career... and his life.
Pure CountryPure Country · 1992
Pure Country
7.01992
MovieDramaMusic
Dusty Chandler is a super star in the country music world, but his shows have the style of a '70s rock concert. One day he takes a walk - out of his overdone concerts to find his real country roots. He's helped and hindered by friends and staff, but pushes on in his search for a real music style as well as a real romance.
Gone Fishin'Gone Fishin' · 1997
Gone Fishin'
4.91997
MovieComedy
Two fishing fanatics get in trouble when their fishing boat gets stolen while on a trip.
The Stone BoyThe Stone Boy · 1984
The Stone Boy
7.01984
MovieDrama
12-year-old Arnold Hillerman and his 17-year-old brother Eugene live with their family on a farm in Montana. In an accident, Eugene is killed by Arnold's gun. Isolated from emotions he cannot comprehend, Arnold now has to come to terms with his grieving family - including his father, mother, hostile uncle, and grandfather - while his family has to come to terms with Arnold.
The Amazing Panda AdventureThe Amazing Panda Adventure · 1995
The Amazing Panda Adventure
5.61995
MovieAdventureDrama
Far from home in the lush bamboo forests of China, ten-year-old Ryan Tyler, with the help of a young girl, goes on a wonderful journey to rescue a baby panda taken by poachers.
A Father's ChoiceA Father's Choice · 2000
A Father's Choice
5.22000
MovieDrama
The fast-paced city life of two sisters is turned upside down when they are sent to live in the country with their father after their mother is killed.
September DawnSeptember Dawn · 2007
September Dawn
5.32007
MovieDramaHistory
A story set against the Mountain Meadows Massacre, the film is based upon the tragedy which occurred in Utah in 1857. A group of settlers, traveling on wagons, was murdered by the Mormons. All together, about 140 souls of men, women and children, were taken.
Wheels of TerrorWheels of Terror · 1990
Wheels of Terror
4.81990
MovieThrillerHorror
A small town is terrorized by an unknown stranger who kidnaps and abuses little girls. When her only child is kidnapped right in front of her, the school bus driver begins the desperate chase to catch the criminal.
Brother, My SongBrother, My Song · 1973
Brother, My Song
1973
MovieDrama
A college professor believes that love, truth, integrity and friendship are more than just words and lives his life to prove it.
That Was Then... This Is NowThat Was Then... This Is Now · 1985
That Was Then... This Is Now
5.71985
MovieDrama
A delinquent teenager's only link to society is the attachment he feels towards an older brother-figure. When the older boy starts spending time with a new girlfriend, the teenager begins to feel even more alienated, and gets involved with drugs and the police.
Rose HillRose Hill · 1997
Rose Hill
6.51997
MovieTV MovieWestern
Four orphan boys running from the law in New York stumble upon a baby in a carriage. They decide to head west and take the baby which they name Mary Rose with them. Eventually they set up a ranch which they name Rose Hill. Mary Rose grows up to be a beautiful woman and gets involved with a man who kills one of her brothers. Her brothers then explain to her that they found her in New York and she returns to find her real family. During this time Rose Hill is falling apart since her oldest brother has fallen ill and her other two brothers have gone their separate ways.
Deep in the HeartDeep in the Heart · 2012
Deep in the Heart
5.12012
MovieDrama
An alcoholic man refocuses himself on putting kids through college via 4H and FFA scholarship donations. Guiding him is a spiritual figure he calls "The Bearded Man".
Pure Country 2: The GiftPure Country 2: The Gift · 2010
Pure Country 2: The Gift
6.72010
MovieDramaMusic
Three angels bestow the gift of song to a young girl, who must follow a series of rules in order hold on to it during her rise to fame and fortune.
Where the River Runs BlackWhere the River Runs Black · 1986
Where the River Runs Black
6.51986
MovieAdventure
An orphaned boy who was raised in the Amazon jungle is brought back to civilization by a priest who knows his father.
More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita StoryMore Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story · 2021
More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story
7.12021
MovieDocumentary
The Oscar nominated actor best known for his role of Mr. Miyagi, left behind a painfully revealing autobiographical record of his much-too-brief time here on earth. Tracing his journey from being bed bound as a boy to the bright lights and discrimination in Hollywood. Deep inside that sweet, generous, multi-talented performer seethed an army of demons, that even alcohol and drugs couldn't mask.
Sixth and MainSixth and Main · 1977
Sixth and Main
8.01977
MovieDrama
Monica Cord is planning to write a book about the homeless. She observes the men who attend a rescue mission and shelter in downtown Los Angeles. Monica becomes intrigued by one particular derelict, a tall, quiet man known only as John Doe.
ElmerElmer · 1976
Elmer
4.81976
MovieFamilyAdventure
Elmer is a huge hound dog with a big problem - he's quite old, but he thinks he's a pup. This gets poor Elmer into plenty of trouble.
Charlie and the Talking BuzzardCharlie and the Talking Buzzard · 1979
Charlie and the Talking Buzzard
9.01979
MovieFantasy
Set to the narration of a talking buzzard, Charlie moves to a new town with his family. He wants to be friends with the popular kids at his local park, but they all play football and he doesn't because he's a nerd. Charlie vows to find the boys a football to play with, therefore endearing him to the town boys.

TV Shows

Room 222Room 222 · 1969
Room 222
6.11969
SeriesComedyDrama
The Magnificent SevenThe Magnificent Seven · 1998
The Magnificent Seven
6.61998
SeriesDramaWestern
The Magnificent Seven is an American western television series based on the 1960 movie, which is a remake of the Japanese film Seven Samurai. It aired between 1998 and 2000. It was filmed in Newhall, California. The pilot, scripted by Chris Black and Frank Q. Dobbs, was filmed in Mescal, Arizona and the Dragoon Mountains of Arizona, near Tombstone. Robert Vaughn, who had starred in the original 1960 movie, frequently guest-starred as a crusading judge.
Hallmark Hall of FameHallmark Hall of Fame · 1951
Hallmark Hall of Fame
8.81951
SeriesDrama
Long-running anthology program sponsored by Hallmark Cards. Beginning in 1951 and continuing into 2019, the series received 80 Emmy Awards, 24 Christopher Awards, 11 Peabody Awards, 9 Golden Globes, and 4 Humanitas Prizes. Early seasons were a weekly live drama, eventually transitioning to videotaped and then filmed productions broadcast as occasional specials.