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Men Don't Tell

  • TV Movie
  • 1993
  • TV-14
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
440
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Men Don't Tell (1993)
Drama

This movie shows another side to spousal abuse that not too many people thought is possible--the husband being abused and the wife the abuser.This movie shows another side to spousal abuse that not too many people thought is possible--the husband being abused and the wife the abuser.This movie shows another side to spousal abuse that not too many people thought is possible--the husband being abused and the wife the abuser.

  • Director
    • Harry Winer
  • Writers
    • Selma Thompson
    • Jeff Andrus
  • Stars
    • Peter Strauss
    • Judith Light
    • James Gammon
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    440
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Harry Winer
    • Writers
      • Selma Thompson
      • Jeff Andrus
    • Stars
      • Peter Strauss
      • Judith Light
      • James Gammon
    • 14User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Peter Strauss
    Peter Strauss
    • Ed MacAffrey
    Judith Light
    Judith Light
    • Laura MacAffrey
    James Gammon
    James Gammon
    • Jack MacAffrey
    Noble Willingham
    Noble Willingham
    • Riley
    Stephen Lee
    Stephen Lee
    • Chuck
    Mary Kane
    • Susan
    Richard Gant
    Richard Gant
    • Pope
    Reni Santoni
    Reni Santoni
    • Rueben
    Carroll Baker
    Carroll Baker
    • Ruth
    Ashley Johnson
    Ashley Johnson
    • Cindy
    Michael Rand
    • Alan MacAffrey
    Cliff Bemis
    Cliff Bemis
    • Danny
    Nick Angotti
    • Greg
    Guy Killum
    Guy Killum
    • Cop #1
    Katherine Cortez
    Katherine Cortez
    • Cop #2
    David Correia
    • Foreman
    Lynn Tufeld
    Lynn Tufeld
    • Teacher
    Don Maxwell
    Don Maxwell
    • Cop #3
    • Director
      • Harry Winer
    • Writers
      • Selma Thompson
      • Jeff Andrus
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    10GOLFFRED

    Looking for a copy of "Men Don't Tell"... Please help!!!

    Hi, PLEASE TRY TO HELP!!! I have spent hours looking for a way to find a copy of this important movie. However, no matter where I have looked there has been no way to locate the origin and/or place where I could turn to find a copy of: "Men Don't Tell" with Peter Straus. Apparently the made-for-TV movie has been shown several times on TV, but can't be found in any Vedio store (even big ones). I'm looking to purchase a copy.

    Can anyone inform me how/where to find it?

    Thanks to all who try.

    Sincerely, Fred GOLFFRED@AOL.com
    8Lone_____Fang

    I have real love 4 it , truthful and real w/ life problems

    I love to watch violence just like anyone else who is a desentized freak of my generation. I thought this movie was going to like any other domestic abuse shocker, cept it was about a GUY!, i realized after the first half hour that this was as a real concern as female abuse and that it was real, it broke some mental barriers and also showed how even after the struggle and shocking abuse this man(a 9-5er)can also heal.

    It was able to show reality, sadness and pain. It was a real heart tugger
    8codenamePHOENIX

    Men Can Be Victims TOO

    Good film from begining to end, it shows that men can be victims of abuse too. There needs to be more movies addressing this subject and more conversations about abuse against men. The movie does a good job of showing how and why men don't tell about the abuse, because they are afraid of not being believe and being seen as weak.
    fttwtws

    Women can be dangerous abusers

    In this heroic effort to show another side of domestic violence, Judith Light, who plays the main character, found herself learning about a situation she'd never dreamed was possible. Yet it is true--there are violent women, and just as the character played by Peter Strauss finds, there is no help for male victims. Light and Strauss give honest portrayals of people caught in an ugly situation.

    Although it was fairly accurate for the time regarding police involvement and other details,laws have changed since this movie was made, rendering many details obsolete. Still, it is the *only* movie of its kind, daring to recognize a hidden, albeit politically incorrect reality.
    10lepricon3

    Men should tell

    I've worked with battered men for over 10 years and know that this is a significant problem, but there is an even worse one. Violent mothers account for 55% of fatal child abuse, even when custody and time spent with the children are taken into consideration, according to the US Justice Dept. study, "Murder in Families." Fathers account for 8%, stepmothers/girlfriends for 9%, and stepfathers/boyfriends for 10%. We are working on building a shelter for fathers and children in Kansas City, but it is a slow process, but one is needed. Studies on domestic violence against women show that 39% of the victims are men, but you only find that out by looking at the charts that come with the studies. The summaries don't mention this, preferring to only address violence against women.

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    • Trivia
      Is based on a true story.
    • Goofs
      Laurie's hair changes from long to short & back again from scene to scene.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Laura MacAffrey: Ed, what are you going to tell everyone - about why we're splitting?

      Ed MacAffrey: [after a long pause] The truth.

    • Connections
      Featured in The 51st Annual Golden Globe Awards (1994)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 14, 1993 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Les silences d'un homme
    • Filming locations
      • Wilmington, Los Angeles, California, USA(Shipyard scene)
    • Production companies
      • Daniel H. Blatt Productions
      • Nancy Bein Productions
      • Lorimar Television
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 35m(95 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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