Abuse
"Meet Thomas Carroll. He's fourteen, gay, and in danger of becoming a child abuse statistic."
Originally released in 1983. Abuse is a drama film. directed by Arthur J. Bressan, Jr..
Starring Richard Ryder, Raphael Sbarge, and Steve James
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 15, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
4.3/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abuse about?
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...
Who directed Abuse?
Abuse was directed by Arthur J. Bressan, Jr..
How long is Abuse?
Abuse has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Abuse released?
Abuse was released on April 15, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Abuse?
The main cast of Abuse includes Richard Ryder, Raphael Sbarge, Steve James, Kathy Gerber, Jack Halton.