Born Innocent
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Born Innocent

A Young Girl Behind Bars... The Pain. The Abuse. The Revenge.

6.3 / 10 1976 1h 38mNR English
DramaTV Movie

Storyline

A constant runaway is given over to the care of the state and finds herself in a remand centre for girls. She is soon caught between the uncaring bureaucracy, the sometimes brutal treatment from her peers and her own abusive family, and only one care worker sees her potential to rise above her tragic circumstances.

Cast & Crew

Linda Blair

Linda Blair

Chris Parker

Lead
Joanna Miles

Joanna Miles

Barbara Clark

Allyn Ann McLerie

Allyn Ann McLerie

Emma Lasko

Mary Murphy

Mary Murphy

Miss Murphy

JB

Janit Baldwin

Denny

Richard Jaeckel

Richard Jaeckel

Mr. Parker

Kim Hunter

Kim Hunter

Mrs. Parker

Nora Heflin

Nora Heflin

Moco

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Donald Wrye's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. Born Innocent is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker