"You've met Norman, now meet Mother..."

1990

1h 36m

5.7(309 votes)

Horror

Mystery

Thriller

TV Movie

Overview

When he hears talk radio host Fran Ambrose discussing the topic of matricide, Norman calls in under a false name to tell his story.

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Cast & Crew

19 members

Acting

Anthony Perkins

Norman Bates

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Henry Thomas

Young Norman Bates

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Olivia Hussey

Norma Bates

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CCH Pounder

Fran Ambrose

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Warren Frost

Dr. Leo Richmond

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Donna Mitchell

Connie Bates

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Thomas Schuster

Chet Rudolph

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Sharen Camille

Holly

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Bobbi Evors

Gloria

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Directing

John Landis

Mike Calveccio

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Kurt Paul

Raymond Linette

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Cynthia Garris

Ellen Stevens

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Alice Hirson

Mother (voice)

Acting

Louis Crume

George Emeric

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Doreen Chalmers

Mrs. Lane

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Ryan Finnigan

Child Norman

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Peggy O'Neal

Nurse

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Bob Barnes

Salesman

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Production

George Zaloom

Janitor

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