A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story (1989): Cast & Plot
A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story is a 1989 drama starring Nancy McKeon as Tracy Thurman, Dale Midkiff and Bruce Weitz. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
English What Is A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story About?
The premise of A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Tracy Thurman endures an abusive marriage, and even after obtaining a restraining order her husband continues to stalk and threaten her. Police intervene minimally, and when he viciously attacks her—slashing her throat in front of officers—she files a lawsuit against the city and police department for their failure to protect her.
A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story Themes & Keywords
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A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story Cast & Characters
Nancy McKeon leads the cast as Tracy Thurman, with Dale Midkiff as Buck Thurman and Bruce Weitz as Burton Weinstein.
- Nancy McKeon as Tracy Thurman
- Dale Midkiff as Buck Thurman
- Bruce Weitz as Burton Weinstein
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Philip Baker Hall as Judge Blumenfeld
Also Starring in A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story
· 7 more- Graham Jarvis Officer Danziger
- Priscilla Pointer Tracey's Mother
- David Wohl Nagel
- Paul Comi Officer Dempsey
- Terri Hanauer Cheryl
- Seth Isler Lewis
- Yvette Heyden Judy Bentley
A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story Plot Summary
What happens in A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Tracey Thurman, Nancy McKeon, is rushed to the hospital after a brutal attack by her estranged husband, Buck Thurman, Dale Midkiff, leaving her body battered and her life upended in an instant.
Full summary
The whole story of A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story, scene by scene
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Which actress portrays Tracey Thurman?
Cars in A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story
9 cars on screen, including the 1973 Buick Electra 225 and the 1979 Toyota Truck.
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1983 Chevrolet Chevy Van Minor role -
1981 Chevrolet Malibu Minor role
A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story Also Known As
Also known as “Appel au secours”.
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A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story?
A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story released?
A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story was released on October 2, 1989.
Who is in the cast of A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story?
A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story stars Nancy McKeon as Tracy Thurman, Dale Midkiff as Buck Thurman and Bruce Weitz as Burton Weinstein, among 11 credited actors.
Does A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story have a post-credit scene?
No. A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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