Abuse (1983): Cast
Abuse is a 1983 drama starring Raphael Sbarge as Thomas Carroll, Susan Schneider and Steve James. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
English What Is Abuse About?
The premise of Abuse without spoilers.
Fourteen‑year‑old Thomas Carroll, a gay teen trapped in a home of severe parental abuse, seeks refuge with a documentary filmmaker focused on physical child abuse. As their bond deepens into love, the older man must choose between fleeing with Thomas or pursuing his career, risking the boy’s life.
Abuse Themes & Keywords
· 15 tags- man boy love
- gay
- man teenage boy kiss
- 14 year old boy
- shirtless teen boy
- reference to alfred hitchcock
- held under water
- child drinking beer
- movie within a movie
- reference to jesus christ
- gay interest
- child abuse
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- autobiographical
- homosexual
- independent film
Abuse Cast & Characters
Raphael Sbarge leads the cast as Thomas Carroll, with Susan Schneider as Mrs. Carroll and Steve James as Dr. Bennett.
- Raphael Sbarge as Thomas Carroll
- Susan Schneider as Mrs. Carroll
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Steve James as Dr. Bennett -
David Wojnarowicz as Street Interviewee
Also Starring in Abuse
· 23 more- Novella Nelson Street Interviewee
- Jean Garrett Dean Kinkaid
- Billy Lux Aaron
- Arthur J. Bressan, Jr. Street Interviewee
- Richard Ryder Larry Porter
- Pamela Poitier Samantha
- Tracy Vivat Amy
- Paul Peterson David
- Luba Mason Sara
- David Schachter Mark
- Jack Halton Prof. Rappaport
- Kathy Gerber Kathy Logan
- Mickey Clark Laura
- Maurice Massaro Mr. Carroll
- Kathy Giotta Elaine
- Jeffrey Olmstead Richard Blake
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- Carol Siskind Telephone Operator
- Ralph Penner Gym teacher
- Max Schmid Studio engineer
- Keith Michael Detective
- Dennis Baines Waiter
- J.J. Davis Woman In Restaurant
- John Kartovsky Man In Restaurant
Abuse Also Known As
Also known as “Abuso”.
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- Abuso
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Abuse of Weakness, Being 17 and Care.
Abuse FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Abuse, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Abuse?
Abuse runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Abuse released?
Abuse was released on February 19, 1983.
Who is in the cast of Abuse?
Abuse stars Raphael Sbarge as Thomas Carroll, Susan Schneider as Mrs. Carroll and Steve James as Dr. Bennett, among 27 credited actors.
Does Abuse have a post-credit scene?
No. Abuse has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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