Trapped In Silence

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Trapped In Silence

1986

1h 34m

5.8(6 votes)

Drama

TV Movie

Overview

A compelling drama about a silent, violent teenager. Kevin suffers from elective mutism and no one has ever heard him utter a word.

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Cast & Crew

14 members

Acting

Marsha Mason

Jennifer Hubbell

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Kiefer Sutherland

Kevin Richter

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John Mahoney

Dr. Winslow

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Stephen Pearlman

Dr. Rosenthal

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Ron Silver

Dr. Jeff Tomlinson

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Amy Wright

Dana Wendolowski

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Harsh Nayyar

Dr. Perkash

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Karen Shallo

Jean Gabrielson

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John McCurry

Tyler Getz

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Rebecca Schull

Marlys Mengies

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Joan Pape

Mrs. Richter

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Frances Foster

Ovelia

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Robert L. Bell

Barber

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Jay Ferguson

Attendant

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