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Release, runtime and language
1985 · 103 mins · English
Directed by
Jan Egleson
Starring
John Savage, Richard Jenkins, Kevin Bacon, Peter Gerety, Roxanne Hart, Jack Kehoe

Tim Donovan, a Boston juvenile probation officer, takes on the case of Nikki, a volatile teen arrested for assault and battery. Drawn to her striking looks, he believes her behavior stems from deeper issues. Determined to uncover the truth, Tim delves into her troubled past, confronting realities that make home feel more dangerous than the streets.

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