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Shameful Secrets

Shameful Secrets

Shameful Secrets

Shameful Secrets

Whom should the law protect? The victim... or the abuser?

1993•1h 45m•

★6.2(6 ratings)

DramaThrillerTV Movie

Overview

A woman and her children seemingly live the idyllic suburban dream, but unbeknownst to their neighbors and friends, the kids are being brutally abused by their father who is unable to control his temper.

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Main Cast

Joanna Kerns

Joanna Kerns

Maryanne Walker-Tate

Tim Matheson

Tim Matheson

Daniel

LaTanya Richardson Jackson

LaTanya Richardson Jackson

Louise Levy

Katherine Cortez

Katherine Cortez

Ella Lange

Elizabeth Franz

Elizabeth Franz

Maryanne's Mother

Bruce McGill

Bruce McGill

Judge Ian Greenstein

Justin Isfeld

Justin Isfeld

Jason

Khandi Alexander

Khandi Alexander

Rosalie

Corinne Bohrer

Corinne Bohrer

Nancy

Ashley Peldon

Ashley Peldon

Josie

Theresa Saldana

Theresa Saldana

Rachel Morales

Andrew Craig

Andrew Craig

Walter

Full Crew

Direction

Director: David Carson

Writing

Writer: Stephanie Liss

Production

Producer: Barry Bernardi
Executive Producer: Steve White
Co-Producer: Ken Raskoff

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Laura Karpman

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Christopher Taylor
Key Grip: Rafael E. Sánchez

Editing

Editor: Lance Luckey

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "Whom should the law protect? The victim... or the abuser?"

#2

The runtime is 105 minutes (1h 45m).

#3

The film was directed by David Carson.

#4

The screenplay was written by Stephanie Liss.

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The score was composed by Laura Karpman.

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Cinematography was handled by Christopher Taylor.

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This title is listed on IMDb as tt0108102.

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Rating

6.2/10

Average

6 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Shameful Secrets

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Production Companies:

Steve White Productions

ABC

ABC