Small Sacrifices (1989)

What possessed a mother to shoot her helpless children?

Small Sacrifices (1989) poster

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: David Greene
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 159 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Peter Manning Robinson
Cinematography: Ron Orieux
Editing: Parkie L. Singh
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Courtroom Drama

Keywords

child murder, attempted murder, abusive father, femme fatale, murder, extramarital affair, murder investigation, ex-husband ex-wife relationship, crime investigation, courtroom drama, unfaithful wife, mother daughter relationship, narcissistic mother, shooting

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Small Sacrifices about?
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.
Who directed Small Sacrifices?
Small Sacrifices was directed by David Greene.
Who stars in Small Sacrifices?
Small Sacrifices stars Farrah Fawcett-Majors, Ryan O'Neal, Gordon Clapp, John Shea, Emily Perkins, Christopher Caravalho.
How long is Small Sacrifices?
Small Sacrifices has a runtime of 2h 39m (159 minutes).
What genre is Small Sacrifices?
Small Sacrifices is a Drama, TV Movie film.
Where was Small Sacrifices produced?
Small Sacrifices was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Small Sacrifices?
The themes of Small Sacrifices include: The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Courtroom Drama.