A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story
“Behind the headline. Beyond the politics. The story of a family torn apart.”
Synopsis
Based on the true headline-generating story of the five-year-old Cuban boy who is the sole survivor of a refugee boat that sunk in a storm on its way to the U.S.
Top Cast
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Esai Morales
Juan Miguel Gonzalez
Alec Roberts
Elian Gonzales
Laura Harring
Marisleysis Gonzalez
Jon Huertas
Rafael
James Quattrochi
Donato Dairymple
Roxana Brusso
Arianne
Jules Douglas
Nivaldo Ferran
Alan Rachins
Spencer Eig
Robert Cicchini
Sam Ciancio
Ricky Luna
Carlos
Tony Genaro
Arturo
Eliana Alexander
Delores
Susan Merson
Janet Reno
Shannon Welles
Sister Jeanne O' Laughlin
Simon Billig
Agent Parker
Steve Gonzales
Border Patrol Talbot
Marco López
Barber
Betty Carvalho
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Leitch
- Screenplay & Story
- Dennis Turner
- Original Score
- Jeff Eden Fair, Starr Parodi
- Original Title
- A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Capital Arts Entertainment, Saban Entertainment, Saban International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Leitch
Dennis Turner
Jeff Eden Fair, Starr Parodi
Neil Roach
John Duffy
Leanne Moore
Department Leadership Roster
Jeff Eden Fair
Original Music Composer
Bruce Finlayson
Costume Design
Christopher Leitch
Director
Starr Parodi
Original Music Composer
Charles Dwight Lee
Production Design
Leanne Moore
Producer
Kent Butterworth
Visual Effects Supervisor
Dennis Turner
Writer
Neil Roach
Director of Photography
John Duffy
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story
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What is A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story about?
Based on the true headline-generating story of the five-year-old Cuban boy who is the sole survivor of a refugee boat that sunk in a storm on its way to the U.S.
Who directed A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story?
A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story was directed by Christopher Leitch.
Who stars in A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story?
The principal cast of A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story includes Esai Morales, Alec Roberts, Laura Harring, Jon Huertas, James Quattrochi.
When was A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story released and how long is it?
A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story was composed by Jeff Eden Fair, Starr Parodi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story?
A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).