Victims for Victims: The Theresa Saldana Story
“The Stranger, The Fear, The Flashing Blade...Her Nightmare Begins”
Synopsis
Before stalking was a well-known crime in North America, there was Theresa Saldana's story. A drifter from the U.K., Arthur Jackson, flies to the U.S. to seek Saldana out. His twisted mission: Jackson planned to murder Saldana, then request the death sentence for himself so he "could join her in paradise." The psychopathic Jackson confronts Saldana on the street in front of her home and stabs her violently several times. No one comes to Theresa's aid except water deliveryman Jeff Fenn, who overpowers Jackson and gets the knife away from him. Jackson is arrested & charged with attempted murder...and Theresa Saldana tells her story of terror and survival as herself in this TV movie.
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Theresa Saldana
Theresa Saldana
Adrian Zmed
Fred Feliciano
Lelia Goldoni
Mrs. Saldana
Lawrence Pressman
Dr. Stein
Mariclare Costello
Jane Bladow
Linda Carlson
Miriam Schneider
Stanley Kamel
Mike Knight
Pierrino Mascarino
Mr. Saldana
Patricia McAneny
Dolly
William Allen Young
Ken Phillips
Jeff Fenn
Philip English
Arthur Jackson
Estelle Getty
Barbara Tarbuck
Kate Charleson
Arva Holt
Joe Horváth
James Purcell
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karen Arthur
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Heinemann
- Original Score
- Paul Chihara
- Original Title
- Victims for Victims: The Theresa Saldana Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Orion Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karen Arthur
Arthur Heinemann
Paul Chihara
Jan Kiesser
Millie Moore
Harry R. Sherman, Loehr Spivey, Dan Paulson
Department Leadership Roster
Millie Moore
Editor
Jan Kiesser
Director of Photography
Harry R. Sherman
Producer
Karen Arthur
Director
Arthur Heinemann
Writer
Debbie Evans
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Victims for Victims: The Theresa Saldana Story about?
Before stalking was a well-known crime in North America, there was Theresa Saldana's story. A drifter from the U.K., Arthur Jackson, flies to the U.S. to seek Saldana out. His twisted mission: Jackson planned to murder Saldana, then request the death sentence for himself so he "could join her in paradise." The psychopathic Jackson confronts Saldana on the street in front of her home and stabs her violently several times. No one comes to Theresa's aid except water deliveryman Jeff Fenn, who overpowers Jackson and gets the knife away from him. Jackson is arrested & charged with attempted murder...and Theresa Saldana tells her story of terror and survival as herself in this TV movie.
Who directed Victims for Victims: The Theresa Saldana Story?
Victims for Victims: The Theresa Saldana Story was directed by Karen Arthur.
Who stars in Victims for Victims: The Theresa Saldana Story?
The principal cast of Victims for Victims: The Theresa Saldana Story includes Theresa Saldana, Adrian Zmed, Lelia Goldoni, Lawrence Pressman, Mariclare Costello.
When was Victims for Victims: The Theresa Saldana Story released and how long is it?
Victims for Victims: The Theresa Saldana Story was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Victims for Victims: The Theresa Saldana Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Victims for Victims: The Theresa Saldana Story was composed by Paul Chihara.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Victims for Victims: The Theresa Saldana Story?
Victims for Victims: The Theresa Saldana Story holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).