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Abuse

Abuse

Meet Thomas Carroll. He's fourteen, gay, and in danger of becoming a child abuse statistic.

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Abuse
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1983-04-15
  • Runtime: 94 minutes
  • Rating: 5/10 (5 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies:
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.1249
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Richard Ryder

Richard Ryder

as Larry Porter

Raphael Sbarge

Raphael Sbarge

as Thomas Carroll

Steve James

Steve James

as Dr. Bennett

Kathy Gerber

Kathy Gerber

as Kathy Logan

Jack Halton

Jack Halton

as Prof. Rappaport

Mickey Clark

Mickey Clark

as Laura

Maurice Massaro

Maurice Massaro

as Mr. Carroll

Susan Schneider

Susan Schneider

as Mrs. Carroll

Luba Mason

Luba Mason

as Sara

Kathy Giotta

Kathy Giotta

as Elaine

Gallery

Movie scene

External Links

Keywords

child abusebiographymale homosexualitylgbt

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Abuse?

Abuse is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1983-04-15.

Who are the main actors in Abuse?

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

Where can I watch Abuse online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Abuse is available.

Is Abuse based on a true story?

Meet Thomas Carroll. He's fourteen, gay, and in danger of becoming a child abuse statistic.

What is the IMDb rating of Abuse?

Abuse has an IMDb rating of 5/10 based on 5 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Abuse?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Abuse?

The soundtrack was composed by . You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Abuse filmed?

Abuse was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Abuse?

The total runtime of Abuse is 94 minutes.

Is Abuse suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Abuse?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Abuse.

Does Abuse have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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