I Know My First Name Is Steven
1989, Series, 90 min, Crime, Drama, English, United States, MoviePedia score 68
Based on a TRUE STORY of a kidnapped boy who returned 7 years later
In 1973, 7-year-old Steven Stayner is kidnapped by pedophile Kenneth Parnell. Under the belief that Parnell has been given legal custody of him, and that his family has moved away, he stays with Parnell for seven years, enduring repetitive sexual abuse the entire time. Finally, in 1980, when Parnell kidnaps another young boy, Steven finds a way for them both to escape and return home.
Directed by Larry Elikann
Cast
- Cindy Pickett as Kay Stayner
- John Ashton as Del Stayner
- Corin Nemec as Steven Gregory Stayner
- Luke Edwards as Steven Stayner (Age 7)
- Pruitt Taylor Vince as Irving Murphy
- Ray Walston as Bob Augustine
- Gregg Henry as Officer Kean
- Jim Haynie as Officer Scott
- Barbara Tarbuck as School Counselor
- Scott Curtis as Cary Stayner (Age 11)
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