Talk to Me (1984)

9.0/10 • 96 min • Drama TV Movie

Overview

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.

Cast

Austin Pendleton

Richard Patterson

Michael Murphy

Barbara Eda-Young

Dan Shor

Louise Fletcher

Michael Tolan

Clifton James

Brian Backer

Dan Lauria

Tow Truck Driver

András Márton

Andrew Kovacs

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