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A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story

19891h 36mRobert Markowitz
IMDb 7.7

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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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What is A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story (1989) about?

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.

Who stars in A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story?

A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story stars Nancy McKeon (Tracy Thurman), Dale Midkiff (Buck Thurman), Graham Jarvis (Officer Danziger), Yvette Heyden (Judy Bentley), Terri Hanauer (Cheryl). The film was directed by Robert Markowitz.

How long is A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story?

A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1989.

Is A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story worth watching?

A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. Fans of Drama, TV Movie are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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