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Cries from the Heart

  • TV Movie
  • 1994
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
387
YOUR RATING
Cries from the Heart (1994)
Drama

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.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.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.

  • Director
    • Michael Switzer
  • Writer
    • Robert Inman
  • Stars
    • Patty Duke
    • Melissa Gilbert
    • Bradley Pierce
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    387
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Michael Switzer
    • Writer
      • Robert Inman
    • Stars
      • Patty Duke
      • Melissa Gilbert
      • Bradley Pierce
    • 11User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Top Cast14

    Patty Duke
    Patty Duke
    • Terry
    Melissa Gilbert
    Melissa Gilbert
    • Karen
    Bradley Pierce
    Bradley Pierce
    • Michael
    Markus Flanagan
    Markus Flanagan
    • Roger
    Lisa Banes
    Lisa Banes
    • Marla Tolbert
    Roger Aaron Brown
    Roger Aaron Brown
    • Eliot
    Peter Spears
    Peter Spears
    • Jeff
    Joe Chrest
    Joe Chrest
    • Brandon Richards
    Troy Evans
    Troy Evans
    • Detective Frank Bradley
    Shelley Morrison
    Shelley Morrison
    • Lupe
    Raye Birk
    Raye Birk
    • Judge Harris Bonner
    Christopher Conrad
    • Cody
    Terrie Snell
    Terrie Snell
    • Jury Foreman
    Andy Berman
    Andy Berman
    • Robbie
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Michael Switzer
    • Writer
      • Robert Inman
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    • Trivia
      Duke and Gilbert appeared together in three films, including this one: "The Miracle Worker" in 1979 and "Family of Strangers" in 1993.

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    Details

    • Release date
      • October 16, 1994 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Who Speaks for Michael?
    • Filming locations
      • Pasadena, California, USA(Location)
    • Production companies
      • Grossbart Barnett Productions
      • WildRice Productions
      • World International Network (WIN)
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 33m(93 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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