I Know My First Name Is Steven (1989) (TV)

Director:

Larry Elikann

Writers (WGA):

J.P. Miller (story)
J.P. Miller (teleplay) ...

Release Date:

22 May 1989 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

7-year old Steven Stayner is kidnapped a few days before Christmas by Kenneth Parnell. Under the belief...

Plot Keywords:

Psychological Drama | Disturbing | Docudrama | Escape | Captive

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 2 wins & 6 nominations

Cast

Cindy Pickett	...	Kay Stayner
John Ashton	...	Del Stayner
Corin Nemec	...	Steven Gregory Stayner / Dennis Parnell (as Corin 'Corky' Nemec)
Luke Edwards	...	Steven Stayner (Age 7)
Pruitt Taylor Vince	...	Irving Murphy
Ray Walston	...	Bob Augustine
Gregg Henry	...	Officer Kean
Jim Haynie	...	Officer Scott
Barbara Tarbuck	...	School Counselor
Scott Curtis	...	Cary Stayner (Age 11)
Stephanie Walski	...	Cindy Stayner (Age 9)
Sumer Stamper	...	Jody Stayner (Age 5)
Cassy Friel	...	Cory Stayner (Age 4)
June C. Ellis	...	Miss Rebecca
Billy O'Sullivan	...	Victor (Age 7)

Also Known As:

The Missing Years

Runtime:

180 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

UK:15

Company:

Lorimar Television

Trivia:

The real Steven was paid $30,000 for the movie, but died in a motorcycle accident aged 24, shortly after this movie was released. He had two children with his wife.

Quotes:

Del Stayner: How'd you forget to come home?

I remember this movie!

I remember so much of this movie even though I was only 9 at the time, it was that good. For 15 years now all I had to go by was I knew the title was something like "I know my name is Steven" but didn't really go into looking for it. I'm so glad that I just happened to look up Luke Edwards because of another movie he was in or else I wouldn't have come across one of the most unforgettable movies I've seen in my childhood. Hopefully now I'll be able to buy it and add it to my collection. I highly recommend this movie to anyone even if you don't have children and if you do have children, make sure that they see this movie so then they are aware of how dangerous is it to walk alone even if you think the street is safe. It never hurts to have someone with you just in case. The most memorable part of this movie is when Steven paints his name on the garage and when his father is washing the garage door after he gets kidnapped..... well it's a part of the movie that no one should forget. Excellent movie!