Betrayal of Silence(1988)
A new lawyer investigates the abuse case of a young orphan girl and begins to believe that the orphanage priests have something to hide.
Movie: Betrayal of Silence
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Julie
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Michael
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Thelma
Eastman
Judge Calvin
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