Forgotten Sins (1996)
- Director(s):
- Dick Lowry
Synopsis of Forgotten Sins
The perils and pitfalls of the so-called "repressed memory syndrome" are brought home in a chilling fashion in this fact-based TV movie. After attending a Christian retreat, young Rebecca Bradshaw (Lisa Dean Ryan) returns home to accuse her deputy sheriff father Matthew (John Shea) of sexually abusing her as a child. Matthew protests that he is innocent, but as Rebecca's claims become more vivid and outrageous--involving satanic rituals and the like--even he begins to wonder if there is any truth to the story. Making matters worse, Rebecca spreads her accusations to Matthew's old poker-playing buddies, insisting that they are all involved in a diabolical coven which requires the molestation of children! With nowhere else to turn, Matthew goes to the local pastor for advice--only to be bluntly informed that the only way he can find peace is to confess to horrendous crimes that may never have happened. Adapted from a series of articles by Lawrence Wright, Forgotten Sins originally aired March 7, 1996 on ABC. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of Forgotten Sins
- Julie Ariola - Jerry
- William Devane - Dr. Richard Ofshe
- Gary Grubbs - Rev. Ralph Newton
- Dean Norris - Det. Carl Messenger
- Brandon Smith - Sheriff
- Randal Patrick - Oscar
- Lisa Dean Ryan - Rebecca Bradshaw
- Scott Armstrong - Thomas Bradshaw
- Bess Armstrong - Roberta "Bobbie" Bradshaw
- Matthew Faison - Atty. Leggert
- Norman Large - Dr. Peter Kelson
- John Shea - Sheriff Matthew Bradshaw
- T.C. Warner - Laura Bradshaw
- Warren Munson - Judge Beatty
- Karla Tamburelli - Mrs. Gibbons
- Director(s):
- Dick Lowry
- Writer(s):
- T.S. Cook
- Producer(s):
- Nancy Hardin
- Looking for special editions of Forgotten Sins?
- See All Versions
- Subtitles:
- Check All Versions
- Closed Captioning:
- Check All Versions
