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Family of Strangers

  • TV Movie
  • 19931993
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
274
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Family of Strangers (1993)
  • Drama
Julie must disclose her family's medical history before undergoing major surgery, but when she questions her family, she discovers that she was adopted and later, that her conception was the... Read allJulie must disclose her family's medical history before undergoing major surgery, but when she questions her family, she discovers that she was adopted and later, that her conception was the product of a rape.Julie must disclose her family's medical history before undergoing major surgery, but when she questions her family, she discovers that she was adopted and later, that her conception was the product of a rape.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
274
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Sheldon Larry
  • Writers
    • William Gough
    • Anna Sandor
    • Jerry Hulse(book "Jody")
  • Stars
    • Melissa Gilbert
    • Patty Duke
    • Martha Gibson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Sheldon Larry
  • Writers
    • William Gough
    • Anna Sandor
    • Jerry Hulse(book "Jody")
  • Stars
    • Melissa Gilbert
    • Patty Duke
    • Martha Gibson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 6User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Family of Strangers (1993)
    Leslie Hopps in Family of Strangers (1993)
    Leslie Hopps and Christina Jastrzembska in Family of Strangers (1993)
    Christina Jastrzembska in Family of Strangers (1993)
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    Melissa Gilbert
    Melissa Gilbert
    • Julieas Julie
    Patty Duke
    Patty Duke
    • Beth Thompsonas Beth Thompson
    Martha Gibson
    Martha Gibson
    • Sueas Sue
    Gordon Clapp
    Gordon Clapp
    • Delas Del
    Chuck Shamata
    Chuck Shamata
    • Timas Tim
    Eric McCormack
    Eric McCormack
    • Samas Sam
    Ashleigh Aston Moore
    Ashleigh Aston Moore
    • Meganas Megan
    • (as Ashley Rogers)
    William Shatner
    William Shatner
    • Earlas Earl
    John Shaw
    John Shaw
    • Bill Curtisas Bill Curtis
    Stephen Dimopoulos
    Stephen Dimopoulos
    • Wayne Andersonas Wayne Anderson
    Mel Ryane
    Mel Ryane
    • Dr. Fowleras Dr. Fowler
    • (as Melody Ryane)
    Tasha Simms
    Tasha Simms
    • Nancyas Nancy
    Michael Gabriel
    Michael Gabriel
    • Young Timas Young Tim
    Dax Belanger
    Dax Belanger
    • Young Matthewas Young Matthew
    Peter Stebbings
    Peter Stebbings
    • Young Delas Young Del
    Leslie Hopps
    Leslie Hopps
    • Young Bethas Young Beth
    Michelle Beaudoin
    Michelle Beaudoin
    • Young Sueas Young Sue
    Chris William Martin
    Chris William Martin
    • Young Jakeas Young Jake
    • (as Corky Martin)
    • Director
      • Sheldon Larry
    • Writers
      • William Gough
      • Anna Sandor
      • Jerry Hulse(book "Jody")
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    Storyline

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    While researching her family history for a much needed operation, Julie learns that she is in fact adopted. She then goes on a search to find her real birth parents. —Christina Marie <catherineblack@geocities.com>
    • losing virginity
    • rape of a virgin
    • rape
    • child born of rape
    • pregnant from rape
    • 4 more
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    • Genre
      • Drama
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Christina Jastrzembska's debut.
    • Goofs
      A 1964 flashback features a Kodak Instamatic camera with a rotating flashcube, a model not made available until the 1970s.
    • Soundtracks
      Hey Paula
      Written by Ray Hildebrand

      Copywrite Speckle Music/Lew-Bob Songs (BMI)

      Performed by Paul and Paula (as Paul & Paula)

    User reviews6

    Review
    Top review
    Could be so much better
    This movie is horrible. However, there is potential of it actually being good. The basic plot is interesting, but it's really messy and could use some cleaning up. As well, the acting is horrible, but I'm not sure I'd blame it on the actors. I think it's the script that throws them off. There's also quite a few flashback scenes which are almost impossible to sit through, a kid could make them look better! I think the director was trying to make it dramatic and artistic, but it comes out as hard to follow and just plain brutal. It's too bad, with some help, this movie could really be pretty decent. But in the state it's in, it only gets 2 stars (out of five)...even then I'm probably being too generous.
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    • windfanatic46
    • Feb 6, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 21, 1993 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • En busca del pasado
    • Filming locations
      • British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Alliance Communications Corporation
      • CTV Television Network
      • Rogers Telefund
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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