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Abducted: The Mary Stauffer Story

2019 1h 27m EN
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Synopsis
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High school teacher Mary Stauffer and her eight-year old daughter, Beth are held captive for 53 days by an obsessed former student. Based on a true story.

β€œSome stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Behind the camera

Director
Jim Donovan
Writers
Michael Vickerman
Languages
English
Countries
United States of America, Canada

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RUNTIME

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87 minutes exactly β€” the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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WORLD

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

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jim Donovan, shot by Mike Kam. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Devin Taylor 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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Alyson Hannigan and Daphne Hoskins and Howie Lai carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt10127490 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 54 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Jim Donovan directs. Mike Kam behind the camera. Devin Taylor cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America, Canada. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

  • 187 minutes exactly β€” the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
  • 2Released 7 years ago.
  • 3International production across 2 countries: United States of America, Canada.
  • 4Directed by Jim Donovan, shot by Mike Kam. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 5Editor Devin Taylor shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 6Alyson Hannigan and Daphne Hoskins and Howie Lai carry the top of the cast.
  • 7IMDB entry: tt10127490 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 8Only 54 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Mike Kam
Editing
Devin Taylor
Production design
Heather Coutts
Costume design
Yael Amouyal
Makeup / hair
Kathleen Fowlstone
Stunt coordinator
Chad Sayn
Runtime
87 min Β· 1h 27m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Original language
EN

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Production companies

Who made it

  • Lifetime

    Lifetime

    US

  • NO

    Novus Ordo Seclorum Entertainment

    CA

Key crew

  • Makeup Department HeadKathleen Fowlstone
  • Executive ProducerMichael Vickerman
  • ProducerNavid Soofi
  • MusicKevin Blumenfeld
  • CastingLindsay Chag
  • CastingJudy Lee
  • EditorDevin Taylor
  • Art DirectionKatie Hillier
  • Production DesignHeather Coutts
  • Costume DesignYael Amouyal
  • Set DecorationNatΓ‘lia Peixoto
  • Hair Department HeadKeely Anderson
  • Stunt CoordinatorChad Sayn
  • Stunt DriverGuy Bews
  • Stand InJocelyne Gaumond
  • Second Assistant DirectorJeff Croft
  • First Assistant DirectorTroy Scott
  • "B" Camera OperatorGreg Nicod
  • GafferPierre Cruz

Release history Β· US

When it landed

  • TV2019-10-05Β· Lifetime

Also known as

International titles

  • 53 Days: The Abduction of Mary StaufferUS

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