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I Know My First Name Is Steven

  • TV Mini Series
  • 19891989
  • 3h
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
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I Know My First Name Is Steven (1989)
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The harrowing true account of Steven Stayner, who was kidnapped by a perverted pseudo-priest and his lackey during the 1970s. As he gets older, he realizes that he needs to try to make an es... Read allThe harrowing true account of Steven Stayner, who was kidnapped by a perverted pseudo-priest and his lackey during the 1970s. As he gets older, he realizes that he needs to try to make an escape and get back home.The harrowing true account of Steven Stayner, who was kidnapped by a perverted pseudo-priest and his lackey during the 1970s. As he gets older, he realizes that he needs to try to make an escape and get back home.
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
2.6K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,214
998
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    • Stars
      • Cindy Pickett
      • John Ashton
      • Corin Nemec
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    • Stars
      • Cindy Pickett
      • John Ashton
      • Corin Nemec
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    • 46User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
    • Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmys
      • 2 wins & 7 nominations total

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    Cindy Pickett
    Cindy Pickett
    • Kay Stayner
    2 episodes2 eps • 1989
    John Ashton
    John Ashton
    • Del Stayner
    2 episodes2 eps • 1989
    Corin Nemec
    Corin Nemec
    • Dennis Parnell…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1989
    Luke Edwards
    Luke Edwards
    • Steven Stayner (Age 7)
    2 episodes2 eps • 1989
    Pruitt Taylor Vince
    Pruitt Taylor Vince
    • Irving Murphy
    2 episodes2 eps • 1989
    Ray Walston
    Ray Walston
    • Bob Augustine
    2 episodes2 eps • 1989
    Gregg Henry
    Gregg Henry
    • Officer Kean
    2 episodes2 eps • 1989
    Jim Haynie
    Jim Haynie
    • Officer Scott
    2 episodes2 eps • 1989
    Barbara Tarbuck
    Barbara Tarbuck
    • School Counselor
    2 episodes2 eps • 1989
    Scott Curtis
    Scott Curtis
    • Cary Stayner (Age 11)
    2 episodes2 eps • 1989
    Stephanie Walski
    • Cindy Stayner (Age 9)
    2 episodes2 eps • 1989
    Sumer Park
    • Jody Stayner (Age 5)
    2 episodes2 eps • 1989
    Cassy Friel
    • Cory Stayner (Age 4)
    2 episodes2 eps • 1989
    Juney Ellis
    • Miss Rebecca
    2 episodes2 eps • 1989
    Billy O'Sullivan
    Billy O'Sullivan
    • Victor (Age 7)
    2 episodes2 eps • 1989
    Jason Presson
    Jason Presson
    • Deke
    2 episodes2 eps • 1989
    Stephen Dorff
    Stephen Dorff
    • Pete
    2 episodes2 eps • 1989
    Scott Reeves
    Scott Reeves
    • Bruce
    2 episodes2 eps • 1989
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    • Trivia
      The real Steven was paid $30,000 for the movie. He died in a motorcycle accident shortly after this movie was released. He was 24, with a wife and two children.
    • Quotes

      Steven Gregory Stayner: I know my first name is Steven. I think my last name is Stayner.

    • Connections
      Featured in The 41st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1989)

    User reviews46

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    Poignant
    I remember watching this movie in the fall of 1989, and 11 years later it still strikes me as one of the most emotional movies I have ever seen.

    The movie is in 2 parts, and the 1st part is worth watching over and over again. The 2nd part loses its' dramatic flair and seems to drag on for eternity.

    I would have to say the most poignant part in the movie is when she goes into the bedroom of her 7 year old son (which is now missing), and smells his pajamas and starts weeping. They then take you to Steven Stayner himself, and all you could hear is cries in the dark as he's telling his abductor to "stop it".

    This is a definite tear-jerker.
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    • Release date
      • May 22, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Steven - Die Entführung
    • Production companies
      • Lorimar Television
      • Andrew Adelson Company
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    • Runtime
      3 hours
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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