Name: A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Released: 1989-10-02
Duration: 1 h 36 min
Cast: Nancy McKeon, Dale Midkiff, Graham Jarvis, Yvette Heyden, Terri Hanauer

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Tracy Thurman was married to a man who abused her. But he continues to harass her after she gets a restraining order, and the police do little to help. When he brutally beats her and slashes her throat in front of police, she sues the city and the police department for failing to protect her.

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Directed by: Robert Markowitz
Written by: Beth Sullivan
Produced by: Lee Miller
Music by: Nicholas Pike

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October 2, 1989 · 1 h 36 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language

Released: October 2, 1989
Runtime: 1 h 36 min
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres: Drama, TV Movie
Original language: English
Made in: United States