A Last Cry for Help (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film
Released in 1979, A Last Cry for Help is a drama and tv movie film directed by Hal Sitowitz.
What it’s about. Sharon appears to be a normal 17-year-old girl with good grades, many friends, and a wonderful personality - hardly someone you think would be considering suicide. But her home life is constrained by the pressures and expectations of her parents. She slowly spirals downward, her mother at one point telling her that she has no business being unhappy. So, she gulps down a bottle of sleeping pills. She is saved, but for how long?
Who’s in it. A Last Cry for Help stars Linda Purl as Sharon Muir, Shirley Jones as Joan Muir, Tony Lo Bianco as Dr. Ben Abbot and Murray Hamilton as Ralph Muir, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Last Cry for Help page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Last Cry for Help tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Last Cry for Help (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Last Cry for Help change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in A Last Cry for Help?
- A Last Cry for Help stars Linda Purl, Shirley Jones, Tony Lo Bianco, Murray Hamilton and Grant Goodeve.
- When was A Last Cry for Help released?
- A Last Cry for Help was released in 1979.