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A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story

Play trailer A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story TV-14,  1989,  1h 36m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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In this drama based on a true story, Tracey Thurman attempts to escape her abusive marriage to Buck. Even after Tracey gains a restraining order, he continues to torment her. Eventually, he viciously attacks Tracey, stabbing her multiple times. Remarkably, she survives the assault, but decides to sue the police department because she was not adequately protected. Tracey's legal battle leads to the adoption of a law to help prevent similar situations.
A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story

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Robert Markowitz

Director

Nancy McKeon

Tracey Thurman

Dale Midkiff

Buck Thurman

Bruce Weitz

Burton Weinstein

Graham Jarvis

Officer Danziger

Yvette Heyden

Judy Bentley

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A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story

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Synopsis In this drama based on a true story, Tracey Thurman attempts to escape her abusive marriage to Buck. Even after Tracey gains a restraining order, he continues to torment her. Eventually, he viciously attacks Tracey, stabbing her multiple times. Remarkably, she survives the assault, but decides to sue the police department because she was not adequately protected. Tracey's legal battle leads to the adoption of a law to help prevent similar situations.
Director
Robert Markowitz
Producer
Lee Miller
Screenwriter
Beth Sullivan
Production Co
Dick Clark Productions
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (TV)
Oct 2, 1989
Runtime
1h 36m
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