Unforgivable (TV 1996)

John Ritter plays a family man who puts his wife through domestic violence and his children through emotional torture. After leaving his family and almost killing his new girlfriend in one ... See full summary »

Director:

Graeme Campbell

Writers:

Adam Rodman (story), Adam Rodman (teleplay),

Stars:

John Ritter, Harley Jane Kozak, Kevin Dunn

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
John Ritter	...	Paul Hegstrom
Harley Jane Kozak	...	Judy Hegstrom
Kevin Dunn	...	Milton 'Milt' Stella
Susan Gibney	...	Beth French
Gina Philips	...	Tammy (as Gina Phillips)
Mariangela Pino	...	Helen Jessup, M.D.
Aaron Leigh	...	Jeff Hegstrom
Elisabeth Lund	...	Heidi Hegstrom
James McDaniel	...	Spider
Steven Anderson	...	Doctor
Doug Caputo	...	Steve
Michael Flynn	...	Ben Corbin
Carmen Fournier	...	Patrolman #2
Frank Gerrish	...	Dave
Curley Green	...	Group Member #1

Storyline

John Ritter plays a family man who puts his wife through domestic violence and his children through emotional torture. After leaving his family and almost killing his new girlfriend in one of his rages, he is ordered to seek professional help through an innovative therapy program or go to jail.

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Plot Keywords:

domestic violence | group therapy | automobile salesman | anger therapy | marital abuse | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 April 1996 (USA)

Also Known As:

Asyghoriti orgi

Company Credits

Production Co:

Brayton-Carlucci Productions, Grossbart Barnett Productions, Hamdon Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min 120 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Paul Hegstrom: I can't believe that bitch Judy hung up on me!

User Reviews

A different type of domestic violence movie ...

Paul (John Ritter -- R.I.P.) is a nasty, cheating wife-beater who struggles to control his anger at home and at work. I won't re-cap the plot, instead I'll simply say this is an excellent TVM about domestic violence. It explores the reasons WHY men beat their wives/girlfriends and what can be done about it.

In a jaded, cynical world, this movie gives hope that some people CAN change and there's help out there if you need it -- all you have to do is ask.

The cast do a magnificent job in their respective roles and being a true story, there's a little epilogue at the end. I believe it was very courageous for the real life Paul Hegstrom to put himself out there and tell the world what he'd done. We all make mistakes, not many of us can admit it. A must see!