I Know My First Name Is Steven

"Based on a TRUE STORY of a kidnapped boy who returned 7 years later"

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I Know My First Name Is Steven

First Aired: May 22, 1989

Seasons: 1

Episodes: 2

Rating: ⭐ 6.8 / 10

Drama Crime

Overview

In 1973, 7-year-old Steven Stayner is kidnapped by pedophile Kenneth Parnell. Under the belief that Parnell has been given legal custody of him, and that his family has moved away, he stays with Parnell for seven years, enduring repetitive sexual abuse the entire time. Finally, in 1980, when Parnell kidnaps another young boy, Steven finds a way for them both to escape and return home.

Top Billed Cast

Corin Nemec

Corin Nemec

Steven Stayner

Cindy Pickett

Cindy Pickett

Kay Stayner

John Ashton

John Ashton

Del Stayner

Arliss Howard

Arliss Howard

Kenneth Parnell

Luke Edwards

Luke Edwards

Steven Stayner (Age 7)

Pruitt Taylor Vince

Pruitt Taylor Vince

Irving Murphy

Jacob Gelman

Jacob Gelman

Timmy White

Ray Walston

Ray Walston

Bob Augustine

Peter Michael Goetz

Peter Michael Goetz

Pat Hallford

Gregg Henry

Gregg Henry

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