Cries from the Heart 1994
“To cry out for help sometimes you need a special voice”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 120 minutes
- Director
- Michael Switzer
- Networks
- World International Network, Grossbart Barnett Productions, WildRice Productions
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Cries from the Heart?
Cries from the Heart is a 1994 American made-for-television drama film directed by Michael Switzer. Also known as Touch of Truth, the production features a cast that includes Patty Duke, Melissa Gilbert, Bradley Pierce, Markus Flanagan, Lisa Banes, Aaron Brown, Peter Spears, Joe Chrest, and Christopher Conra.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1994
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 120 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 16, 1994
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- World International Network, Grossbart Barnett Productions, WildRice Productions
- Genres
- Drama, TV Movie
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.0/10 from 5 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~120 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- World International Network, Grossbart Barnett Productions, WildRice Productions
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Cries from the Heart is a 1994 American made-for-television drama film directed by Michael Switzer. Also known as Touch of Truth, the production features a cast that includes Patty Duke, Melissa Gilbert, Bradley Pierce, Markus Flanagan, Lisa Banes, Aaron Brown, Peter Spears, Joe Chrest, and Christopher Conra. The narrative centers on a young autistic boy named Michael who experiences difficulty with verbal communication but possesses a notable talent for technology. The plot follows Michael as he utilizes a computer to plead for help after being molested at his school. The film has a runtime of two hours and was released in the United States on October 16, 1994. Patty Duke and Melissa Gilbert, who star in the film, had previously co-starred together in two other movies. The project is categorized as a drama and is officially classified as a television movie.
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Is Cries from the Heart worth watching?
Cries from the Heart holds a community rating of 6.0/10 based on 5 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, TV Movie for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Cries from the Heart and when was it released?
Cries from the Heart is a feature film with a runtime of 120 minutes. It was released in 1994. Release status: Released.
Who directed Cries from the Heart?
Cries from the Heart was directed by Michael Switzer.
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