Abuse (1983) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Abuse (1983) — Brutally abused by his parents, teenage Thomas finds comfort in associating with a film…
Abuse (1983) Storyline
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.
Full Cast & Crew
- Richard Ryder as Larry Porter
- Raphael Sbarge as Thomas Carroll
- Steve James as Dr. Bennett
- Kathy Gerber as Kathy Logan
- Jack Halton as Prof. Rappaport
- Mickey Clark as Laura
- Maurice Massaro as Mr. Carroll
- Susan Schneider as Mrs. Carroll
- Luba Mason as Sara
- Kathy Giotta as Elaine
- Tracy Vivat as Amy
- Billy Lux as Aaron
- Paul Peterson as David
- David Schachter as Mark
- Jean Garrett as Dean Kinkaid
Why Watch Abuse?
The Vibe: Abuse is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama movie from 1983. Directed by Arthur J. Bressan, Jr., and starring Richard Ryder, Raphael Sbarge, Steve James Brutally abused by his parents, teenage Thomas finds comfort in associating with a film director who is making a documentary about physical child abuse.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 4.3/10, Abuse retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy movies, Abuse deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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