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I Know My First Name Is Steven (1989)

6.8 | May 22, 1989 (US) | Drama, Crime

Based on a TRUE STORY of a kidnapped boy who returned 7 years later

In 1973, 7-year-old Steven Stayner is kidnapped by pedophile Kenneth Parnell. Under the belief that Parnell has been given legal custody of him, and that his family has moved away, he stays with Parnell for seven years, enduring repetitive sexual abuse the entire time. Finally, in 1980, when Parnell kidnaps another young boy, Steven finds a way for them both to escape and return home.

No. of seasons
1
No. of episodes
2

Cast

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Corin Nemec
Steven Stayner
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Cindy Pickett
Kay Stayner
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John Ashton
Del Stayner
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Arliss Howard
Kenneth Parnell
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Luke Edwards
Steven Stayner (Age 7)
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Pruitt Taylor Vince
Irving Murphy
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Jacob Gelman
Timmy White
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Ray Walston
Bob Augustine
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Peter Michael Goetz
Pat Hallford
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Gregg Henry
Officer Kean