I Know My First Name Is Steven (1989)
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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.
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Corin NemecSteven Stayner
Cindy PickettKay Stayner
John AshtonDel Stayner
Arliss HowardKenneth Parnell
Luke EdwardsSteven Stayner (Age 7)
Pruitt Taylor VinceIrving MurphyJacob GelmanTimmy White
Ray WalstonBob Augustine
Peter Michael GoetzPat Hallford
Gregg HenryOfficer Kean
Jim HaynieOfficer Scott
Barbara TarbuckSchool CounselorMovie DNA
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What is I Know My First Name Is Steven about?
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.
How long is I Know My First Name Is Steven?
I Know My First Name Is Steven has a runtime of 90 minutes.