

Cries from the Heart
1994-10-16 · 120 min · ★ 6.0
Michael, a young autistic boy who has trouble with verbalization but a real talent for technology, uses a computer to plead for help after being molested at his school.
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- Directors
- Michael Switzer
- Production companies
- World International Network, Grossbart Barnett Productions, WildRice Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Melissa GilbertKaren
Patty DukeTerry
Bradley PierceMichael
Markus FlanaganRoger
Lisa BanesMs. Tolbert
Roger Aaron BrownEliot
Peter SpearsJeff
Joe ChrestBrandon Richards
Terrie SnellJury Foreman
Troy EvansDetective Frank Bradley
Shelley Morrison
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