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Cries from the Heart
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Cries from the Heart

1994-10-16 · 120 min · ★ 6.0

Drama · TV Movie

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

Top Cast

Melissa GilbertMelissa GilbertKaren
Patty DukePatty DukeTerry
Bradley PierceBradley PierceMichael
Markus FlanaganMarkus FlanaganRoger
Lisa BanesLisa BanesMs. Tolbert
Roger Aaron BrownRoger Aaron BrownEliot
Peter SpearsPeter SpearsJeff
Joe ChrestJoe ChrestBrandon Richards
Christopher ConradCody
Terrie SnellTerrie SnellJury Foreman
Troy EvansTroy EvansDetective Frank Bradley
Shelley MorrisonShelley Morrison
Raye BirkRaye Birk

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