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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Neil Patrick Harris | ... | Brian Hannigan | |
| Johnny Galecki | ... | Daniel Hannigan | |
| Linda Kelsey | ... | Maureen Hannigan | |
| John M. Jackson | ... | Joe Hannigan | |
| Lisa Banes | ... | Barbara Forester | |
| James Handy | ... | Det. Stockman | |
| Tim Kelleher | ... | Det. Cahill | |
| Timothy Bass | ... | Ken Pierson | |
| Eric Lloyd | ... | Chris Hannigan | |
| Gregory Harrison | ... | Tom Kelley | |
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Larry Black | ... | D.A. Norman Crowley |
| Rhoda Griffis | ... | Liz Kelley | |
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Kathy Larson | ... | Lisa Kensington (as Catherine Larson) |
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Rosemary Newcott | ... | Child Services Caseworker |
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Chris McKenzie | ... | Brian - age 6 |
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When young Brian Harrigan's adopted parents are found lying murdered in the basement, it's Brian's adopted brother Daniel that becomes the main suspect, based on the testimony of Brian and Daniel's kid brother Chris. But was it really Daniel he saw? As police investigation makes headway, slowly but surely an abysmal family drama unfolds. Written by sarah
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21 November 1993 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Maureen Hannigan: [peek from the opening] Where were you, Daniel?
Daniel Hannigan: Out. Just let me in.
[Maureen goes silent]
Daniel Hannigan: Come on, let me in! Please?
[Maureen slams the door, she turns and sees Brian]
Maureen Hannigan: Don't open the door. Go back to bed.
[Brian slowly does so]
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[Daniel comes back after going out, he opens the front door, but it's locked from the inside]Maureen Hannigan: [peek from the opening] Where were you, Daniel?
Daniel Hannigan: Out. Just let me in.
[Maureen goes silent]
Daniel Hannigan: Come on, let me in! Please?
[Maureen slams the door, she turns and sees Brian]
Maureen Hannigan: Don't open the door. Go back to bed.
[Brian slowly does so]
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When I was away on business I couldn't help but turn to Lifetime, TV for women and stumble apon this overlooked film. This film is a dramatic masterpeace and should be viewed by all. Neil Patrick Harris delivers a great job in playing a confused youth bent in an uneasy yet dark situation. The story envolves two kids who are victim of strict parents who abuse there kids. The film is very touching and will jerk a few tears. The film touched me in so many ways, my spouse as well. One the most memorable scenes when a Lawyer gives Niel Patrick Harris a cigarrete as he tells his story of darkness, it just great symbol of self destruction, lost and confusions. This film is truly a touching phycological adventure. Please TiVO it next time it comes on Lifetime, TV for women.