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I Know My First Name Is Steven (1989)

TV Movie  -  180 min  -  Crime | Drama
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7-year old Steven Stayner is kidnapped a few days before Christmas by Kenneth Parnell. Under the belief that Parnell has been given legal custody of him... See full summary »

Director:

Larry Elikann

Writers:

J.P. Miller (story), J.P. Miller (teleplay), and 2 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Cindy Pickett ...
Kay Stayner
John Ashton ...
Del Stayner
Corin Nemec ...
Steven Gregory Stayner / Dennis Parnell (as Corin 'Corky' Nemec)
Luke Edwards ...
Pruitt Taylor Vince ...
Irving Murphy
Ray Walston ...
Bob Augustine
Gregg Henry ...
Officer Kean
Jim Haynie ...
Officer Scott
Barbara Tarbuck ...
School Counselor
Scott Curtis ...
Stephanie Walski Stephanie Walski ...
Sumer Stamper Sumer Stamper ...
Cassy Friel Cassy Friel ...
June C. Ellis June C. Ellis ...
Miss Rebecca
Billy O'Sullivan ...
Victor (Age 7)
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Storyline

7-year old Steven Stayner is kidnapped a few days before Christmas by Kenneth Parnell. Under the belief that Parnell has been given legal custody of him, and that his family has moved away, he stays with Parnell for seven years, enduring repetitive sexual abuse the entire time. Finally, at fourteen, he returns home to his family. Written by Liz Jordan <c9310494@alinga.newcastle.edu.au>  

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Trivia

The real Steven was paid $30,000 for the movie, but died in a motorcycle accident aged 24, shortly after this movie was released. He had two children with his wife. See more »

Quotes

Kenneth Parnell: [after striking Steven across the face] Could have been a baseball bat.
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