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Small Sacrifices

Small Sacrifices

1989TV Mini Series⏱️ 2h 39m
CrimeDramaHistory
7.6
IMDB Rating
1,514 votes

A peculiar and disturbing case catches the attention of the police when a young mother and her children, all severely injured, show up in a hospital's emergency room.

Director
N/A
Writers
N/A
Stars
Farrah Fawcett, Ryan O'Neal, Gordon Clapp
Release Date
November 12, 1989
Language
English
Country
Canada, United States
🏆 1
Wins
🎯 5
Nominations
💬 21
Reviews
📋 7.9K
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🎭 Top Cast

Farrah Fawcett
Farrah Fawcett
as Diane Downs
Ryan O'Neal
Ryan O'Neal
as Lew Lewiston
Gordon Clapp
Gordon Clapp
as Detective Doug Welch
John Shea
John Shea
as Frank Joziak
Emily Perkins
Emily Perkins
as Karen Downs
Garry Chalk
Garry Chalk
as Boyd Paul Downs
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Ken James
as Daryl Chapman
Sean McCann
Sean McCann
as Russell Wells
Garwin Sanford
Garwin Sanford
as Matt Jensen (Part 2)
Tom Butler
Tom Butler

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Sound
Stereo
Color
Color
Filming Location
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Production
Louis Rudolph Films, Motown Productions, Allarcom Limited

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⭐ Featured Review

Very well done on all levels.
by triple82005-01-06
8/10

"I had read the book, and have to say the movie, for the most part, is very similar and is just done very well. Everything from the acting, to the directing etc etc, is superb. This movie is, sadly, a true story. It stands at 4 hours or so but it always keeps your interest. Farrah Fawcett loses herself in her character, and I have to say, I don't see how this movie can be watched, without the watcher coming away with a very healthy respect for Ms. Fawcett.This true life story is so disturbing, the thought has to flash through your mind whether you can sit through a 4 hour drama about it, a..."

💡 Did You Know?

The film omitted the real-life situation of Diane Downs having affairs with other men while carrying on her affair with Robert "Nick" Knickerbocker (named Lew Lewiston in the film). She eventually caught an STD, which prompted Knickerbocker to confess to his wife about his affair with Downs. Knickerbocker's wife knew about the affair all along and was waiting for him to admit it. She ended up forgiving him despite Downs' persistence and hold on Knickerbocker.

📖 Synopsis

A peculiar and disturbing case catches the attention of the police when a young mother and her children, all severely injured, show up in a hospital's emergency room.