
Abduction of Innocence
Seen it?1996 | 100 min | Drama
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Amadeus or The Pianist, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Teenager, Clare Steves, is kidnapped by an old boyfriend, Eddie Spencer, who demands $250,000. The ransom is paid and Clare is released, but when the kidnapers are caught, they claim that the whole scheme was Clare's idea as a way to punish her father. She denies it and is put on trial.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by James A. Contner
- Katie WrightClare Steves
- Lucie ArnazHelen Steves
- Lochlyn MunroEddie Spencer
- Dean ParaskevopoulosBuckle
- Jill TeedKaren Carter
- Dirk BenedictRobert Steves
- Conor O'FarrellJohn Loomis
- Garry ChalkSheriff Evans
- Kevin McNultyDA Davis
- Laura HarrisLaura Rhoads