A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story (1989)

TV Movie  -  NOT_RATED 96 min  -  Drama
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Tracy Thurman was married to a man who abused her. But he continues to harass her after she gets a restraining order... See full summary »

Director:

Robert Markowitz

Writer:

Beth Sullivan
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Nancy McKeon ...
Tracey Thurman
Dale Midkiff ...
Buck Thurman
Graham Jarvis Graham Jarvis ...
Officer Danziger
Yvette Heyden Yvette Heyden ...
Judy Bentley
Terri Hanauer Terri Hanauer ...
Cheryl
Philip Baker Hall ...
Judge Blumenfeld
David Wohl David Wohl ...
Nagel
David Ciminello David Ciminello ...
Rick
Priscilla Pointer Priscilla Pointer ...
Tracey's Mother
Seth Isler Seth Isler ...
Lewis
Burton Collins Burton Collins
Bruce Weitz ...
Burton Weinstein
Paul Comi Paul Comi ...
Officer Dempsey
Joe George Joe George ...
Captain Kyker
Redman Gleeson Redman Gleeson ...
Officer Bray
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Storyline

Tracy Thurman was married to a man who abused her. But he continues to harass her after she gets a restraining order, and the police do little to help. When he brutally beats her and slashes her throat in front of police, she sues the city and the police department for failing to protect her. Written by Brian W Martz <B.Martz@Genie.com>  

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Police | Law | Abusive Husband | Courtroom | Marital Abuse  | See more »

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Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

En bön om nåd See more »

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Quotes

Tracey Thurman: [On phone with Police] You know what the problem is, he's threatening to kill me! Look, I have a restraining order against him, and I want him picked up. Please hurry.
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