16 Aug 1984
Fast Talking
A bright young teenager from a broken home uses his quick wits and glib tongue to get out of trouble - but they also get him into it.
Tenderness
The intimacy of the kill
A hardened cop tries to unravel the past to discover whether a violent teenager was responsible for the murder of his family. A confused fifteen-year-old runaway becomes enthralled with the young man.
Top Billed Cast
Russell Crowe Detective Cristofuoro
Jon Foster Eric Poole
Sophie Traub Lori
Laura Dern Teresa
Alicia Harding Debbie
Michael Kelly Gary
Alexis Dziena Maria
Arija Bareikis Marsha
Tim Hopper Dan Komenko
Tanya Clarke Jackie Cristofuoro
Karina Colon Juvenile Delinquent
Ingrid Johnson Amusement Park Mom
Shannon MacMillan Park Ranger
Jane Fergus TV Anchor
Jake M. Smith Spenser (uncredited)
Brian Patrick Russell Facility Director (as Brian Russell)
Lee Sellars Sam
Lou Sumrall Cafeteria Guard
Matt Pepper Ben
Saul Stein Another Guard
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