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Betrayal of Silence(1988)
Status: Released
Date: 1988-01-01
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Time: 1h 30m
Overview:
A new lawyer investigates the abuse case of a young orphan girl and begins to believe that the orphanage priests have something to hide.
Languages: English.
Countries:
Canada
ProductionCompanies:
Telestories Entertainment Inc.
Movie: Betrayal of Silence
Top 10 Billed Cast
Meg Foster
Julie
Joanne Vannicola
Karen
Alex Carter
Michael
Marc Strange
Brother Thomas
Michael J. Reynolds
Barrington
Laura Press
Thelma
James Purcell
Eastman
Cec Linder
Judge Calvin
James Kidnie
Brother Martin
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