To Save the Children
Synopsis
Teacher Jake Downey has relocated to a small town in Wyoming hoping to escape the urban problems of his last assignment. His myth of rural bliss is shattered when a former police officer comes unglued, builds a bomb and takes Jake's class hostage. The heroism of his true story unfolds as the hostage drama takes many surprising turns towards the phenomenal conclusion.
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Richard Thomas
David Young
Wendy Crewson
Dorsie Young
Jessica Steen
Kathi Davidson
Jo Vannicola
Melanie Young
James Purcell
Cal Fredericks
Robert Bednarski
Cody Little
Cecilley Carroll
Tracy Little
Michael Copeman
Sheriff Wolfley
Robert Urich
Jake Downey
Barclay Hope
Tom Little
Elizabeth Lennie
Emma Little
Joseph Ziegler
Matt Eckhardt
Shannon Lawson
Jane Michaels
Jenny Parsons
Lisa Burns
Goldie Semple
Nadene
David Gow
Alan Gordon
Michèle Duquet
Laura Downey
Victoria Mitchell
Kliss Sparks
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 5, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven Hilliard Stern
- Screenplay & Story
- James S. Henerson
- Original Score
- Maribeth Solomon, Micky Erbe
- Original Title
- To Save the Children
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- The Kushner-Locke Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Hilliard Stern
James S. Henerson
Maribeth Solomon, Micky Erbe
Stephen Lawrence
Christopher J. Danton
Department Leadership Roster
Steven Hilliard Stern
Director
Shane Cardwell
Stunt Coordinator
Christopher J. Danton
Producer
Patti Unger
Costume Design
James S. Henerson
Writer
Maribeth Solomon
Original Music Composer
Micky Erbe
Original Music Composer
Stephen Lawrence
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Frequently Asked Questions About To Save the Children
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What is To Save the Children about?
Teacher Jake Downey has relocated to a small town in Wyoming hoping to escape the urban problems of his last assignment. His myth of rural bliss is shattered when a former police officer comes unglued, builds a bomb and takes Jake's class hostage. The heroism of his true story unfolds as the hostage drama takes many surprising turns towards the phenomenal conclusion.
Who directed To Save the Children?
To Save the Children was directed by Steven Hilliard Stern.
Who stars in To Save the Children?
The principal cast of To Save the Children includes Richard Thomas, Wendy Crewson, Jessica Steen, Jo Vannicola, James Purcell.
When was To Save the Children released and how long is it?
To Save the Children was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for To Save the Children?
The original motion picture soundtrack for To Save the Children was composed by Maribeth Solomon, Micky Erbe.