Improper Channels
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Synopsis
A father brings a young child to an emergency room to get treatment for a minor injury occurring in an innocent accident, but he gets accused of child abuse. Child welfare agencies commit grossly unfair over-reactions to remove the child forcibly from the Father, who must brave the arcane system to reclaim his daughter.
Top Cast
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Alan Arkin
Jeffery Martley
Mariette Hartley
Diana Martley
Monica Parker
Gloria Washburn
Harry Ditson
Harold Clevish
Sarah Stevens
Nancy Martley
Martin Yan
Sherman Hu
Tony Rosato
Dr. Arpenthaler
Joyce Gordon
Dr. Peacock
Sylvia Marie Llewellyn
ER Nurse #1
Danny Higham
Jack
Leslie Yeo
Fred Reeves
Richard W. Farrell
Fraser
Ruth Springford
Mrs. Wharton
Philip Akin
Motorcycle Cop
Harvey Atkin
Police Sergeant
Richard Blackburn
Fraser's Assistant
Jessica Booker
Mrs. Gherkin
Ken Camroux-Taylor
City Official
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eric Till
- Screenplay & Story
- Morrie Ruvinsky, Ian Sutherland, Adam Arkin
- Original Score
- Micky Erbe, Maribeth Solomon
- Original Title
- Improper Channels
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Paragon Motion Pictures, Canadian Film Development Corporation, Crown International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eric Till
Morrie Ruvinsky, Ian Sutherland, Adam Arkin
Micky Erbe, Maribeth Solomon
Anthony B. Richmond
Thom Noble
Jon Slan, Morrie Ruvinsky, Alfred Pariser
Department Leadership Roster
Morrie Ruvinsky
Producer
Alfred Pariser
Producer
Micky Erbe
Original Music Composer
Maribeth Solomon
Original Music Composer
Anthony B. Richmond
Director of Photography
Thom Noble
Editor
Eric Till
Director
Morrie Ruvinsky
Writer
Ian Sutherland
Writer
Adam Arkin
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Improper Channels
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What is Improper Channels about?
A father brings a young child to an emergency room to get treatment for a minor injury occurring in an innocent accident, but he gets accused of child abuse. Child welfare agencies commit grossly unfair over-reactions to remove the child forcibly from the Father, who must brave the arcane system to reclaim his daughter.
Who directed Improper Channels?
Improper Channels was directed by Eric Till.
Who stars in Improper Channels?
The principal cast of Improper Channels includes Alan Arkin, Mariette Hartley, Monica Parker, Harry Ditson, Sarah Stevens.
When was Improper Channels released and how long is it?
Improper Channels was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Improper Channels?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Improper Channels was composed by Micky Erbe, Maribeth Solomon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Improper Channels?
Improper Channels holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.).