Synopsis
Richard, a successful New York accountant, has a chronic stuttering problem that causes great exhaustion and personal strife for him. After trying a number of different therapies to alleviate his condition, Richard travels to Roanoke, Virginia, where he enters the Hollins Institute, a treatment center devoted to the research and cure for stuttering. Here, Richard's painful memories form the core of this poignant drama.
Ratings
IMDb6.3/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Julius PotocsnyDirector
- Nelson E. BreenWriter
Cast
- Austin PendletonRichard Patterson
- Michael MurphyRoss
- Barbara Eda-YoungTippy O'Shea
- Dan ShorJulian
- Louise FletcherMother
- Michael TolanDr. Howard
- Clifton JamesState Trooper
- Brian BackerSalesman
- Dan LauriaTow Truck Driver
- Karen HowardRichard's wife
- András MártonAndrew Kovacs
- Beatrix PorterWaitress