Taken Away is a 1989 American made-for-television film starring Valerie Bertinelli, Kevin Dunn, Anna Maria Horsford and Juliet Sorci. The film was directed by John Patterson and premiered on CBS on November 5, 1989.

Taken Away
GenreDrama
Written byRobert L. Freedman
Selma Thompson
Directed byJohn Patterson
StarringValerie Bertinelli
Kevin Dunn
Anna Maria Horsford
Juliet Sorci
Music byRob Mounsey
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producerMarlo Thomas
ProducerKimberly Myers
Production locationUnited States
CinematographyPaul Onorato
EditorStanley Warnow
Running time100 min.
Production companiesHart, Thomas & Berlin Productions
Original release
NetworkCBS
ReleaseNovember 5, 1989 (1989-11-05)

Synopsis

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Stephanie Monroe (Valerie Bertinelli) is a single mother raising her eight year old daughter, Abby Monroe (Juliet Sorci). On one night, Stephanie has to go to school and Abby begs her mother to stay at home alone, rather than going to a babysitter's house. When Abby falls down, she gets scared and calls the police, thinking that they will bring her to her mother. The police arrives and instead places Abby in protective custody of the court. Stephanie must fight with the state to get her daughter back.[1]

Cast

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Production

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Valerie Bertinelli turned down her role for the film several times before accepting it.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Taken Away 1989 TV film at IMDb
  2. ^ Carmack, Michael (5 November 1989). "VALERIE FIGHTS FOR MOTHERS' RIGHTS IN 'TAKEN AWAY'". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 26 April 2019.