Kids Don't Tell

1985 1h 40m EN

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10.0

MASTERPIECE

★10.0TMDB · 2

DramaTV Movie

Synopsis

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When a documentary-maker begins to make a film about child sexual abuse, the subject begins to eat into him and affect his relationship with those around him, particularly his wife.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Michael Ontkean
John Ryan
JoBeth Williams
Claudia Ryan
Leo Rossi
Detective Rastelli
John Sanderford
Eli Davis
Ari Meyers
Nicky Ryan
Jordan Charney
Tatum
Robin Gammell
Dr. Houghton
Shelley Morrison
Carol

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Sam O'Steen
Writers: Peter Silverman, Maurice Hurley
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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41 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Fred Karlin. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Randy Roberts 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 Ontkean and JoBeth Williams and Leo Rossi carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0089415 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Sam O'Steen directs. Fred Karlin scores. Randy Roberts cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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141 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Original score by Fred Karlin. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
3Editor Randy Roberts shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
4Michael Ontkean and JoBeth Williams and Leo Rossi carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0089415 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.