Men Don't Tell (1993)
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Unique among the many made-for-TV dramas about spousal abuse--most of which are about women victimized by men--Men Don't Tell dramatizes the true story of a loving husband who is terrorized by the violent behavior of his wife. Ed MacAffrey (Peter Strauss) has long endured the physical and emotional abuse heaped upon him by his neurotic wife Laura (Judith Light), not only because he loves her and is concerned over the welfare of his daughter, but also because men are traditionally regarded as weaklings if they allow themselves to be battered by their wives. Even worse, after one of Laura's destructive tantrums brings the attention of the police, Ed is suspected of being the aggressor! Finally, Laura goes too far and Ed tries to defend himself--whereupon Laura crashes through the front window of her home and is rendered comatose, and Ed is arrested for attempted murder. Although the ending of the story could be considered positive and upbeat, it is painfully clear that there are many issues that will never be resolved. First telecast by CBS on May 14, 1993, Men Don't Tell was never rebroadcast on over-the-air television, reportedly because it incurred the wrath of several women's groups. However, the film has since been shown a number of times on cable's Lifetime channel.
Cast
Peter Strauss
as Ed MacAffrey
as Ed MacAffrey
Judith Light
as Laura MacAffrey
as Laura MacAffrey
James Gammon
as Jack Macaffrey
as Jack Macaffrey
Noble Willingham
as Pete Riley
as Pete Riley
Carroll Baker
as Ruth
as Ruth

Stephen Lee
as Chuck
as Chuck

Mary Kane
as Susan
as Susan
Ashley Johnson
as Cindy
as Cindy
Richard Gant
as Pope
as Pope
Reni Santoni
as Alvarez
as Alvarez

Michael Rand
as Alan
as Alan

Nick Angotti
as Greg
as Greg
Cliff Bemis
as Danny
as Danny
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Laura turned out aggressive, Ed passive. Until she pushes him over the edge. Strauss pulls this one out of a hat. He's very sensitive.
February 7, 2018 | Full Review…

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