I Know My First Name Is Steven

I Know My First Name Is Steven

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

Limited Series 1989 · 2 eps · ★ 6.7 · Drama, Crime

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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.

Directed by Larry Elikann · Written by J.P. Miller

Network: NBC

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Cast

Corin Nemec Steven Stayner
Cindy Pickett Kay Stayner
John Ashton Del Stayner
Arliss Howard Kenneth Parnell
Luke Edwards Steven Stayner (Age 7)
Pruitt Taylor Vince Irving Murphy
Jacob Gelman Timmy White
Ray Walston Bob Augustine
Peter Michael Goetz Pat Hallford
Gregg Henry Officer Kean
Jim Haynie Officer Scott
Barbara Tarbuck School Counselor

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