In the Custody of Strangers
“His crime was a minor one. His sentence was a nightmare.”
Synopsis
A teenage delinquent who goes on a drunken joyride is left in jail overnight by his parents in the hope that he might learn a lesson from it. But events follow which result in the boy spending far longer behind bars than anyone had foreseen.
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Martin Sheen
Frank Caldwell
Jane Alexander
Sandy Caldwell
Emilio Estevez
Danny Caldwell
Kenneth McMillan
Albert C. Caruso
Ed Lauter
Judge Halloran
Matt Clark
Mike Raines
Virginia Kiser
Dr. Forman
Jon Van Ness
Corky
John Hancock
Judge Bennett
Deborah Foreman
Karen
Susan Peretz
Big Faye
Peter Jurasik
Andy Barnes
Judyann Elder
Marni Blake, Prosecutor
Pat McNamara
Quinn
Henry Tomaszewski
Roach
Sonny Carl Davis
Store Clerk
Ramon Estevez
Pick
Art LaFleur
Clifford
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 26, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 2, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Greenwald
- Screenplay & Story
- Jennifer Miller
- Original Score
- Matthew McCauley
- Original Title
- In the Custody of Strangers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Filmways Television, Moonlight Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Greenwald
Jennifer Miller
Matthew McCauley
Isidore Mankofsky
Robert Florio
Frank von Zerneck
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Greenwald
Director
Jennifer Miller
Writer
Robert Florio
Editor
Frank von Zerneck
Producer
Matthew McCauley
Original Music Composer
Isidore Mankofsky
Director of Photography
Norm Baron
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About In the Custody of Strangers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is In the Custody of Strangers about?
A teenage delinquent who goes on a drunken joyride is left in jail overnight by his parents in the hope that he might learn a lesson from it. But events follow which result in the boy spending far longer behind bars than anyone had foreseen.
Who directed In the Custody of Strangers?
In the Custody of Strangers was directed by Robert Greenwald.
Who stars in In the Custody of Strangers?
The principal cast of In the Custody of Strangers includes Martin Sheen, Jane Alexander, Emilio Estevez, Kenneth McMillan, Ed Lauter.
When was In the Custody of Strangers released and how long is it?
In the Custody of Strangers was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for In the Custody of Strangers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for In the Custody of Strangers was composed by Matthew McCauley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for In the Custody of Strangers?
In the Custody of Strangers holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).