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Cries from the Heart (TV Movie 1994) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Oct 16, 1994 · Cries from the Heart: Directed by Michael Switzer. With Patty Duke, Melissa Gilbert, Bradley Pierce, Markus Flanagan. 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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- Drama
- Michael Switzer
- 1994-10-16
Cries from the Heart directed by Michael Switzer. Watch the trailer, learn more and read about American Film Institute alumni.
An autistic boy's mother (Patty Duke) and teacher (Melissa Gilbert) learn a dark secret from a technique known as facilitated communication.
- Michael Switzer
- Drama
- Patty Duke
Cast. Patty Duke as Terry Wilson; Melissa Gilbert as Karen Barth; Bradley Pierce as Michael Barth; Markus Flanagan as Roger Barth; Lisa Banes as Marla Tolbert; Roger Aaron Brown as Eliot; Peter Spears as Jeff; Shelley Morrison as Lupe; Troy Evans; Production and release. The film was initially scheduled to air on September 25, 1994.
Cries from the Heart - Full Cast & Crew. An autistic boy alleges sexual abuse at the institution where his mother (Melissa Gilbert) placed him. Patty Duke, Bradley Pierce and Markus...
The last half of "Cries from the Heart" is very gripping by changing course with Michael together with Terry having to go on trial to testify against his counselor Jeff, Peter Spears, for sexually abusing him.
