Cries from the Heart (1994)
Overview
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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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.88 |
Directed By
Michael Switzer
Crew
Michael Switzer
Robert Inman
Joel S. Rice
James McVay
Robert Draper
Jack Grossbart
Linda L. Kent
TOP CAST
Melissa Gilbert
Karen
Patty Duke
Terry
Bradley Pierce
Michael
Markus Flanagan
Roger
Lisa Banes
Ms. Tolbert
Roger Aaron Brown
Eliot
Peter Spears
Jeff
Joe Chrest
Brandon Richards
Christopher Conrad
Cody
Terrie Snell
Jury Foreman
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