Cries Unheard: The Donna Yaklich Story (1994): Cast & Plot
Cries Unheard: The Donna Yaklich Story is a 1994 drama directed by Armand Mastroianni, starring Hilary Swank as Patty Yaklich, Brad Johnson and Jaclyn Smith. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Armand Mastroianni
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cries Unheard: The Donna Yaklich Story About?
The premise of Cries Unheard: The Donna Yaklich Story without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Trapped in a desperate, terrifying marriage, Donna Yaklich believes she has finally found stability when she meets Dennis, a police officer. However, Dennis’s obsession with weight‑lifting and steroid use make him increasingly aggressive and abusive. Unable to escape his control, Donna sees only one remaining way to survive.
Cries Unheard: The Donna Yaklich Story Themes & Keywords
· 12 tags- fiction
- male underwear
- briefs
- white briefs
- steroids
- female protagonist
- domestic abuse
- bare chested male
- physical abuse
- drug addict
- drug addiction
- weightlifting
Cries Unheard: The Donna Yaklich Story Cast & Characters
Hilary Swank leads the cast as Patty Yaklich, with Brad Johnson as Dennis Yaklich and Jaclyn Smith as Donna Yaklich. Directed by Armand Mastroianni; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Armand Mastroianni
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Hilary Swank as Patty Yaklich - Brad Johnson as Dennis Yaklich
- Jaclyn Smith as Donna Yaklich
- Andrew Lawrence as Denny Yaklich - age 5
Also Starring in Cries Unheard: The Donna Yaklich Story
· 6 more- David Lascher Denny Yaklich - age 18
- Carolyn McCormick Susie
- David Gianopoulos Jerry
- Ramsay Midwood Eddie Greenwell
- Jason Kristofer Charlie Greenwell
- David Byron Mike
More from Armand Mastroianni
More films directed by Armand Mastroianni, best-rated first: The Celestine Prophecy, Dark Desire, Citizen Jane and Mrs. Washington Goes to Smith.
Cries Unheard: The Donna Yaklich Story Plot Summary
What happens in Cries Unheard: The Donna Yaklich Story from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Donna Hilary Swank returns to her hometown in Colorado for the summer after living in California, where she reconnects with her past and begins a complex emotional journey. During her visit, she quickly meets Dennis Brad Johnson, a former aerobics instructor and current police officer, and is immediately drawn to him. Their connection grows rapidly, and she also encounters his teenage stepdaughter Patty. Patty, portrayed with raw emotion by Carolyn McCormick, is still mourning her mother’s death due to an allergic reaction, especially since their last encounter was marked by an argument, leaving her feeling vulnerable and upset. Donna, sensing Patty’s pain, is moved by her and decides not to return to California, choosing instead to stay and care for Patty.
Full summary
The whole story of Cries Unheard: The Donna Yaklich Story, scene by scene
Cries Unheard: The Donna Yaklich Story Trailers & Videos
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How Well Do You Know Cries Unheard: The Donna Yaklich Story?
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Who does Donna Yaklich fall in love with when she returns to Colorado?
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Cries Unheard: The Donna Yaklich Story FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Cries Unheard: The Donna Yaklich Story, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cries Unheard: The Donna Yaklich Story?
Cries Unheard: The Donna Yaklich Story runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Cries Unheard: The Donna Yaklich Story released?
Cries Unheard: The Donna Yaklich Story was released on February 1, 1994.
Who directed Cries Unheard: The Donna Yaklich Story?
Cries Unheard: The Donna Yaklich Story was directed by Armand Mastroianni.
More films by Armand Mastroianni Who is in the cast of Cries Unheard: The Donna Yaklich Story?
Cries Unheard: The Donna Yaklich Story stars Hilary Swank as Patty Yaklich, Brad Johnson as Dennis Yaklich and Jaclyn Smith as Donna Yaklich, among 10 credited actors.
Does Cries Unheard: The Donna Yaklich Story have a post-credit scene?
No. Cries Unheard: The Donna Yaklich Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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