I Know My First Name Is Steven (1989): Cast
I Know My First Name Is Steven is a 1989 crime drama directed by Larry Elikann, starring Corin Nemec as Steven Stayner, Cassy Friel and Todd Eric Andrews. It runs 3 hours.
- Runtime
- 3h (180 min)
- Director
- Larry Elikann
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lorimar Television
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is I Know My First Name Is Steven About?
The premise of I Know My First Name Is Steven without spoilers.
Based on a true story, seven‑year‑old Steven Stayner is abducted in 1973 by pedophile Kenneth Parnell, who claims legal custody and says his family has moved away. Steven endures years of repeated sexual abuse while living with Parnell. In 1980, when Parnell kidnaps another boy, Steven helps both escape and returns home after seven years.
I Know My First Name Is Steven Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- kidnapped boy
- child kidnapping
- sexual abuse
- kidnapping
- ptsd post traumatic stress disorder
- child in jeopardy
- kidnapping a child
- abuse
- rape
- male rape
- rescuing a kidnapped victim
- first person title
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- seven word title
- spanking
- live action
- corporal punishment
- courtroom
- f word
- punishment
- psychological drama
- 1970s
- escape
- true crime
- tv mini series
- mysoped
- sadistic psychopath
- sadistic rapist
- child rape
- criminal mastermind
- dangerous criminal
- serial child molester
- criminal record
- ex convict
- highway
- torturer
- sexual predator
- ukiah california
- merced california
- northern california
- year 1980
- year 1974
- year 1972
- ruse
- predator
- violence
- evil man
- false identity
- terrorism
- subjugation
- sadistic cruelty
I Know My First Name Is Steven Cast & Characters
Corin Nemec leads the cast as Steven Stayner, with Cassy Friel as Cory Stayner (Age 4) and Todd Eric Andrews as Cary Stayner (Age 18). Directed by Larry Elikann; 72 actors are credited in all.
- Director Larry Elikann
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Corin Nemec as Steven Stayner - Cassy Friel as Cory Stayner (Age 4)
- Todd Eric Andrews as Cary Stayner (Age 18)
- Sumer Park as Jody Stayner (Age 5)
Also Starring in I Know My First Name Is Steven
· 68 more- Hilary Morse Cindy Stayner (Age 16)
- Arliss Howard Kenneth Parnell
- Barry Corbin Officer Warner
- Bryan Cranston Officer Dickenson
- Stephen Dorff Pete
- Beth Grant Mrs. Beta
- Ray Walston Bob Augustine
- John Ashton Del Stayner
- Pruitt Taylor Vince Irving Murphy
- Cindy Pickett Kay Stayner
- Raymond Cruz Punk #2
- Peter Michael Goetz Pat Hallford
- Luke Edwards Steven Stayner (Age 7)
- Gregg Henry Officer Kean
- Alan Fudge Chief Johnson
- Darcy DeMoss Debbie
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- Dennis Fimple Fred
- Jim Haynie Officer Scott
- Michael Chieffo Don
- Barbara Tarbuck School Counselor
- John DeMita Dan Smith
- Dave Adams Cashier
- Juney Ellis Miss Rebecca
- Annie O'Donnell Official
- Allison Mack Nettie
- William Frankfather Judge Sabraw
- Tiiu Leek Reporter #1
- Whitney Rydbeck Mr. Craft
- James Ingersoll Joe Allen
- John Vickery George McLure
- Jason Presson Deke
- Natividad Vacío Vicente
- Scott Reeves Bruce
- Billy O'Sullivan Victor (Age 7)
- Harold Pruett Birch
- Robert Balderson P.E. Teacher
- Amy O'Neill Jodie
- Karl Wiedergott Punk #3
- Pamela McMyler Rosanna
- Robina Suwol Checker
- Mars Callahan Victor (Age 14)
- Wendy Gordon TV Newscaster
- Shane McCabe Fat Clerk
- David Glasser Boots
- Billy Ray Sharkey Sheriff Suggs
- Vance Valencia Selfides
- Kenneth Zavayna Man
- Lyla Graham Lady
- Scott Curtis Cary Stayner (Age 11)
- Shannon Holt Angela White
- Al Berry Customer
- Brenda Hillhouse Barbara
- Ron Tank TV Journalist
- Jonathan Perpich Officer Severeid
- Nell Heller Mrs. Alpha
- Ann Convery Female Officer
- Jeremy McCollum Kleekie
- Dan Kelpine Court Officer
- Jacob Gelman Timmy White
- Stephanie Walski Cindy Stayner (Age 9)
- Shantell Stebbins Jody Stayner (Age 12)
- Marice Leeds Cory Stayner (Age 11)
- Anne Faulkner Mrs. Ditschman
- Lynnsey Ryan Secretary
- Kenny McMurphy Punk #1
- Mark Tymchyshyn Jim White
- Andrew Amador TV Reporter
- Kim Maxwell Reporter #3
More from Larry Elikann
More films directed by Larry Elikann: Lies He Told, An Unexpected Family, My Son Is Innocent and Terminal.
I Know My First Name Is Steven Trailers & Videos
The trailer of I Know My First Name Is Steven.
I Know My First Name Is Steven Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Faß' mein Kind nicht an” and “Fass mein Kind nicht an”.
- Also known as
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- Faß' mein Kind nicht an
- Fass mein Kind nicht an
- Steven - Die Entführung
- 7 anni: rapito
- Я знаю, что мое имя Стивен
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I Know My First Name Is Steven FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of I Know My First Name Is Steven, each answered in a sentence.
How long is I Know My First Name Is Steven?
I Know My First Name Is Steven runs 3 hours (180 minutes).
Who directed I Know My First Name Is Steven?
I Know My First Name Is Steven was directed by Larry Elikann.
More films by Larry Elikann Who is in the cast of I Know My First Name Is Steven?
I Know My First Name Is Steven stars Corin Nemec as Steven Stayner, Cassy Friel as Cory Stayner (Age 4) and Todd Eric Andrews as Cary Stayner (Age 18), among 72 credited actors.
Does I Know My First Name Is Steven have a post-credit scene?
No. I Know My First Name Is Steven has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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