Shameful Secrets (1993) (TV)

Director:

David Carson

Writer (WGA):

Stephanie Liss (written by)

Release Date:

10 October 1993 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Thriller

Plot:

Behind the facade of a perfect suburban life lies a secret and insufferable nightmare: a woman and her...

Plot Keywords:

Based On True Story

Awards:

1 win

Cast

Joanna Kerns	...	Maryanne Walker-Tate
Tim Matheson	...	Daniel
LaTanya Richardson	...	Louise Levy
Katherine Cortez	...	Ella Lange
Elizabeth Franz	...	Maryanne's Mother
Bruce McGill	...	Judge Ian Greenstein
Justin Isfeld	...	Jason
Khandi Alexander	...	Rosalie
Corinne Bohrer	...	Nancy
Ashley Peldon	...	Josie
Theresa Saldana	...	Rachel Morales
Andrew Craig	...	Walter
Charles Walker	...	Principal Grayson
Nealla Gordon	...	Margaret Chapman
Robert Nadir	...	Lee Rosenberg
Ellen Dubin	...	Counselor #1
Norman Snow	...	Counselor #2
Michael Fairman	...	Mal
Jeanette O'Connor	...	Sarah
Marie Barrientos	...	Molly
Maria J. Rockwell	...	Bruised Woman (as Maria Bembenek)
Lisa Chess	...	A Page
Patrick DeSantis	...	The Aide

Directed by
David Carson

Writing credits (WGA)
Stephanie Liss		(written by)

Produced by
Barry Bernardi	....	producer
Judith Jacobs	....	co-producer
Ken Raskoff	....	co-producer
Steve White	....	executive producer

Original Music by
Laura Karpman

Cinematography by
Christopher Taylor

Film Editing by
Lance Luckey

Casting by
Julie Mossberg

Production Design by
Curtis A. Schnell

Set Decoration by
Robyn Jacobs		(as Robyn L. Jacobs)

Costume Design by
Jill M. Ohanneson		(as Jill Ohanneson)

Makeup Department
Camille Henderson	....	key makeup artist
Kelvin R. Trahan	....	hair stylist: Ms. Kerns
Kelvin R. Trahan	....	makeup artist: Ms. Kerns

Production Management
Jay Sedrish	....	unit production manager

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Aaron Barsky	....	first assistant director
Cary Gordon	....	second assistant director

Art Department
James Darfus	....	property master (as Jim Darfus)

Sound Department
Sarah Brady	....	sound editor
John Brasher	....	sound re-recording mixer
Norval D. Crutcher III	....	sound editor (as Charlie Crutcher)
Norval D. Crutcher	....	sound editor (as Norval Crutcher)
Andy Napell	....	sound re-recording mixer
Jim Stuebe	....	sound mixer

Stunts
Ben Scott	....	stunt coordinator

Camera and Electrical Department
James Etheridge	....	camera operator
Adam Jones	....	gaffer
Rafael E. Sánchez	....	key grip

Costume and Wardrobe Department
Jemma Scarisbrick	....	costume supervisor

Editorial Department
Patrick Magee	....	assistant editor

Music Department
Linda Koci	....	music administrator
Allan K. Rosen	....	music editor

Transportation Department
Edward Flotard	....	transportation coordinator

Other crew
Tad Driscoll	....	production accountant
Steven E. Housewright	....	location manager (as Steve Housewright)
Sara Mata	....	assistant to producer
Diane H. Newman	....	script supervisor (as Diane Hassinger Newman)
Steven C. Ward	....	production coordinator
Matthew Cassel	....	assistant location manager (uncredited)
Nan Garcia-Wood	....	set medic (uncredited)

Production Companies

• Steve White Productions

Distributors

• American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1993) (USA) (TV) (original airing)

Also Known As:

Going Underground

Runtime:

105 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:M | Iceland:12 | Argentina:13

Filming Locations:

City Hall - 200 N. Spring Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Steve White Productions

Typical TV Movie

Abusive, black-hearted husband is the bad guy, and the loving mother is wronged by the unfeeling court system. However, AMAZING performance by Justin Isfeld as Jason, the son. Truly a wonderful performance for a child actor so young.