Overview

Brutally abused by his parents, teenage Thomas finds comfort in associating with a film director who is making a documentary about physical child abuse. The two fall in love, and the elder is faced with the decision of either running away with Thomas or focusing on his career and thereby letting the boy possibly be beaten to death.

Cast

Richard Ryder, Raphael Sbarge, Steve James, Kathy Gerber, Jack Halton, Mickey Clark, Maurice Massaro, Susan Schneider

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What is "Abuse" about?

Brutally abused by his parents, teenage Thomas finds comfort in associating with a film director who is making a documentary about physical child abuse. The two fall in love, and the elder is faced with the decision of either running away with Thomas or focusing on his career and thereby letting the boy possibly be beaten to death.

When was "Abuse" released?

Abuse was released in 1983.

Who stars in "Abuse"?

The cast includes Richard Ryder, Raphael Sbarge, Steve James, Kathy Gerber.

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