A Life Interrupted
“One tragedy can prevent a thousand crimes.”
Synopsis
After Debbie Smith was raped, she didn't take the law into her own hands. She wrote the law... Based on a true story. In 1989, Debbie Smith was living a quiet life as a housewife with her police officer husband, Rob and their two kids, but one day it's all shattered. While her husband slept upstairs, Debbie was dragged from her kitchen in broad daylight and brutally raped in the woods. After going through the dehumanizing rape-kit, she waited with fear and paranoia. Six years later, her rapist was caught through a chance DNA test. After learning how many rape-kits go untested and how long women wait to get justice, Debbie makes it her mission so no more women will suffer the long wait to get justice.
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Lea Thompson
Debbie Smith
Anthony Lemke
Rob Smith
Cindy Busby
Crystal Smith
Éléonore Lamothe
Young Crystal
Devon Bostick
Young Bobby
Tommy Lioutas
Bobby Smith
Cary Lawrence
Emily
Ralph Prosper
Norman Jimmerman
Trevor Hayes
Mike Yost
Mélanie St-Pierre
Molly
Malcolm Travis
D.A. Mike McGinty
Saskia Rose Gaucher
Young Tawny
Andrew Johnston
Dr.Paul Ferrara
Carlo Mestroni
Defense Attorney
Russell Yuen
George Li
Vlasta Vrana
Committee Chairman
Matt Holland
Doctor
Danny Blanco Hall
Officer #1
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stefan Pleszczynski
- Screenplay & Story
- John Wierick
- Original Score
- James Gelfand
- Original Title
- A Life Interrupted
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Incendo Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stefan Pleszczynski
John Wierick
James Gelfand
John Ashmore
Christian Roy
Anne Carlucci, Stephen Greenberg, Serge Denis, Jean Bureau, Justin Bodle
Department Leadership Roster
Stefan Pleszczynski
Director
Stephen Greenberg
Producer
Serge Denis
Producer
Jean Bureau
Producer
Justin Bodle
Producer
Josée Mauffette
Producer
John Ashmore
Director of Photography
Nicole Pelletier
Costume Design
Christian Roy
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is A Life Interrupted about?
After Debbie Smith was raped, she didn't take the law into her own hands. She wrote the law... Based on a true story. In 1989, Debbie Smith was living a quiet life as a housewife with her police officer husband, Rob and their two kids, but one day it's all shattered. While her husband slept upstairs, Debbie was dragged from her kitchen in broad daylight and brutally raped in the woods. After going through the dehumanizing rape-kit, she waited with fear and paranoia. Six years later, her rapist was caught through a chance DNA test. After learning how many rape-kits go untested and how long women wait to get justice, Debbie makes it her mission so no more women will suffer the long wait to get justice.
Who directed A Life Interrupted?
A Life Interrupted was directed by Stefan Pleszczynski.
Who stars in A Life Interrupted?
The principal cast of A Life Interrupted includes Lea Thompson, Anthony Lemke, Cindy Busby, Éléonore Lamothe, Devon Bostick.
When was A Life Interrupted released and how long is it?
A Life Interrupted was released in 2007 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for A Life Interrupted?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Life Interrupted was composed by James Gelfand.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Life Interrupted?
A Life Interrupted holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).