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Shameful Secrets

Shameful Secrets

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Shameful Secrets

"Whom should the law protect? The victim... or the abuser?"

1993

1h 45m

6.1(7 votes)

Drama

Thriller

TV Movie

Overview

A woman and her children seemingly live the idyllic suburban dream, but unbeknownst to their neighbors and friends, the kids are being brutally abused by their father who is unable to control his temper.

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ABC

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Joanna Kerns

Joanna Kerns

Maryanne Walker-Tate

Tim Matheson

Tim Matheson

Daniel

LaTanya Richardson Jackson

LaTanya Richardson Jackson

Louise Levy

Katherine Cortez

Ella Lange

Elizabeth Franz

Elizabeth Franz

Maryanne's Mother

Bruce McGill

Bruce McGill

Judge Ian Greenstein

Justin Isfeld

Justin Isfeld

Jason

Khandi Alexander

Khandi Alexander

Rosalie

Corinne Bohrer

Corinne Bohrer

Nancy

Ashley Peldon

Ashley Peldon

Josie

Creative team

Directed by: David Carson
Written by: Stephanie Liss
Produced by: Barry Bernardi

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