I Know My First Name Is Steven


2h 1989

Brief Synopsis

A two-part miniseries based on the true story of Steven Stayner, a young boy abducted from his hometown in Merced, California, in 1972 and held hostage for seven years. When his captor brings another boy home, Steven manages to escape with him, but a second ordeal begins when he has to readjust to l

Film Details

Also Known As
I Know My Name Is Steven
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1989
Location
Los Angeles, California, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

Synopsis

A two-part miniseries based on the true story of Steven Stayner, a young boy abducted from his hometown in Merced, California, in 1972 and held hostage for seven years. When his captor brings another boy home, Steven manages to escape with him, but a second ordeal begins when he has to readjust to life with his family.

Film Details

Also Known As
I Know My Name Is Steven
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1989
Location
Los Angeles, California, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

First-place winner of the Best of Category award in the drama category of the San Francisco International Film Festival (April/May 1990).

Aired in United States May 22, 1989

Aired in United States May 23, 1989

Previous title: "I Know My Name Is Steven."

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Steven Stayner plays the part of police officer in the second part of the miniseries.