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Trapped in Silence

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I'm surprised no-one has rated this movie yet. It's an unsung little tv movie gem that you should see for an early Kiefer Sutherland performance that's guaranteed to make you cry. Marsha Mason stars as a child psychiatrist that is saddled with an "incurable" case that no-one else wants.. a violent teen who won't speak and seems to be afraid of everything. Slowly she gains his trust and learns the horrible truth behind what happened to him. While Kiefer only has a supporting role he makes every scene he's in count. And the emotional moment of truth is devastating. May be a bit dated but the impact is still there.

Anyone who has become a fan of Kiefer Sutherland because of "24" should check this out. Most people know his work in "Lost Boys", but many have not heard of "Trapped in Silence". He's absolutely marvelous!

This is a really touching and inspiring movie. Kiefer Sutherland was excellent.

I saw this movie when it was televised in 1986. It is a superb movie. Both Sutherland and Mason do an excellent job in their roles. Wonderful acting.

My Husband & I watched this movie, this week-end and we both were blown away!!! Kiefer Sutherland may have had the "supporting" role, but to us HE WAS THE SHOW!!! Marsha Mason is very good, but, Kiefer was simply wonderful. He plays a Very tramatized young man, and no one has heard him speak a word. He is afraid of EVERYTHING!!! He doesn't bathe, or have anything to do with anyone, and no one wants anything to with him. In walks Marsha Mason. She has one thing no one else has... Faith which turns to love, whether she wants it or not. I was horrified when I found out WHY Kiefer was the way he was. I won't spoil it for anyone who hasn't seen it... I Just say WATCH it. Try to be uneffected. I DARE YOU. I haven't watched too many Kiefer Sutherland movies, but I plan to watch more since seeing this. He is 24 in real life in this movie but he plays an almost 18 year old like he really is that young and younger. I really cried at the end of this movie, and I am not a person who does that. I just love the under dog. I of course have seen him in "Lost Boys & Flatliners", he was good in those... in "Trapped in Silence" he is just SUPER!!! It's about 94 minutes long, but while you are watching his ups and downs, in one way it's long and in another it's over way too soon. For me, his pain was mine. I loved in an abusive home, and with lots of help, I finally came out whole. It was uplifting to watch his struggle. If you watch anything, watch this. You won't be sorry. I just wish I knew WHY this movie didn't do well.... IF you lived in an abusive home, and have not resolved your issues, I'd say, don't watch it. If you have, you'll feel your victory all over again. My Husband & I know. My Husband was with me through it all. He walked away from this movie with tears too. Tears of graditude!!!! Enough said.

This is a strange movie but you do get involved in it and wonder what is going to happen next. I would recommend this movie but i do not like some of the explicit graphics..Anyway i can say without giving the story away i did like the ending..

I'm a major fan of Kiefer Sutherland and I would like to say his performance was excellent. I would recommend this movie to everyone. It has a very touching story with a happy ending.