Cries Unheard: The Donna Yaklich Story
“A desperate and terrifying marriage left her with but one choice, to kill to survive.”
Synopsis
Donna Yaklich meets Dennis the policeman and thinks she might have found a good relationship. But Dennis is obsessed with weight-lifting and uses steroids, which make him aggressive and abusive. Getting out of the relationship isn't easy as Dennis isn't willing to let her go, and Donna's options are narrowed down to one remaining alternative.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Armand Mastroianni
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Canaan
- Original Score
- Harry Manfredini
- Original Title
- Cries Unheard: The Donna Yaklich Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- World International Network, Carla Singer Productions, CBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Armand Mastroianni
Christopher Canaan
Harry Manfredini
Paul Onorato
Robert Florio
Christopher Canaan, Carla Singer, Joan Carson
Department Leadership Roster
Armand Mastroianni
Director
Christopher Canaan
Producer
Christopher Canaan
Writer
Harry Manfredini
Original Music Composer
Joan Carson
Producer
Patricia Van Ryker
Production Design
Robert Florio
Editor
Paul Onorato
Director of Photography
Emma Trenchard
Costume Design
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What is Cries Unheard: The Donna Yaklich Story about?
Donna Yaklich meets Dennis the policeman and thinks she might have found a good relationship. But Dennis is obsessed with weight-lifting and uses steroids, which make him aggressive and abusive. Getting out of the relationship isn't easy as Dennis isn't willing to let her go, and Donna's options are narrowed down to one remaining alternative.
Who directed Cries Unheard: The Donna Yaklich Story?
Cries Unheard: The Donna Yaklich Story was directed by Armand Mastroianni.
Who stars in Cries Unheard: The Donna Yaklich Story?
The principal cast of Cries Unheard: The Donna Yaklich Story includes Jaclyn Smith, Brad Johnson, Hilary Swank, David Lascher, Carolyn McCormick.
When was Cries Unheard: The Donna Yaklich Story released and how long is it?
Cries Unheard: The Donna Yaklich Story was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Cries Unheard: The Donna Yaklich Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cries Unheard: The Donna Yaklich Story was composed by Harry Manfredini.