Abducted by My Teacher: The Elizabeth Thomas Story

2023 1h 28m EN

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6.8

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★6.8TMDB · 43

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Synopsis

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The story of Elizabeth Thomas, a 15-year-old high school student who was groomed and abducted by teacher Tad Cummins.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Michael Fishman
Tad Cummins
Summer H. Howell
Elizabeth Thomas
Averie Peters
Lily Thomas
Adam Hurtig
Myron Allen
Lisa Marie DiGiacinto
Detective Rogers
Paul Essiembre
Brett
Jan Skene
Sharon Bajer
Dr. Kanmer

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Shawn Linden
Writers: Kristine Huntley
Languages: English
Countries: Canada, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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88 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 3 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Shawn Linden, shot by Greg Nicod. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor John Gurdebeke shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Michael Fishman and Summer H. Howell and Averie Peters carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt28226615 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 43 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Shawn Linden directs. Greg Nicod behind the camera. John Gurdebeke cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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188 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 3 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.
4Directed by Shawn Linden, shot by Greg Nicod. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor John Gurdebeke shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Michael Fishman and Summer H. Howell and Averie Peters carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt28226615 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 43 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.