Tracey Thruman thought she could have the American dream of a husband and children when she married Buck. But that dream quickly turns into a nightmare when she discovers that Buck is a monster who physically abuses her at every turn. His acts of violence become more frequent and more brutal. When he batters her while she is pregnant, Tracey begins to fear that he might kill her. She turns to the police for help. But they ignore her pleas. When Buck attacks her with a knife, a neighbour calls the police, but they respond slowly. By the time the police arrive, Tracey is beaten and stabbed and left to die. Tracey?s deepest fear has become a reality. Tracey is left paralysed from the brutal ordeal. During her recovery she is visited by a young lawyer who convinces her that her injuries are a direct result of the neglect of the local police. Consequently, she sues the police in a dramatic courtroom trial that ultimately changes the way the police react to domestic violence. ?Nancy McKeon and Bruce Weitz give compelling performances in this hard hitting movie that is based on a true story.? Directed by Robert Markowitz Writing credits (WGA) Beth Sullivan (written by) Cast (in credits order)complete, awaiting verification Nancy McKeon .... Tracey Thurman Dale Midkiff .... Buck Thurman Graham Jarvis .... Officer Danziger Yvette Heyden .... Judy Bentley Terri Hanauer .... Cheryl Philip Baker Hall .... Judge Blumenfeld David Wohl .... Nagel David Ciminello .... Rick Priscilla Pointer .... Tracey's Mother Seth Isler .... Lewis Burton Collins Bruce Weitz .... Burton Weinstein Paul Comi .... Officer Dempsey Joe George .... Captain Kyker Redman Gleeson .... Officer Bray Alan Haufrect .... Officer Cooper (as Alan Haufrecht) William Long Jr. .... Sergeant Cherney Madison Mason .... Officer Jones Raymond O'Keefe .... Sergeant Smith Al Pugliese .... Sergeant Kangas Charles David Richards .... Officer Davis (as Charles Richards) Lee Ryan .... Officer Avery Don Stark .... Officer Driscoll Hank Stone .... Joe (as Hank Woessner) Todd Bryant .... Card J.G. Hertzler .... Doctor (as John Hertzler) Stu Levin .... Jury Foreman Andrew Magarian .... Bystander Walter Addison .... Bailiff David Wells .... Minister David Hooks .... Judge #1 Richard Balin .... Judge #2 Barry Heller .... Trauma Team Doctor #1 Keith Stamler .... Trauma Team Doctor #2 Georganne Abbott .... Trauma Team Nurse #1 Susie Goodrich .... Trauma Team Nurse #2 Russ Tanaka .... Ambulance Attendant Carl Haddon .... Ambulance Attendant Steven Cullings .... C.J. Age 1 Scott Cullings .... C.J. Age 1 Eric Torres .... C.J. Age 2 Michael Torres .... C.J. Age 2 Sky Rumph .... C.J. Age 5 Kara Albright .... Crystal Kimberly Albright .... Crystal Also Known As: Under the Law: The Tracey Thurman Story (USA) (working title) Runtime: 91 min Country: USA Language: English Color: Color (DeLuxe) Certification: Iceland:16 / USA:PG
