Talk to Me_
"One man's fight... to be heard!"
Richard, a successful New York accountant, has a chronic stuttering problem that causes great exhaustion and personal strife for him. After trying a number of different therapies to alleviate his condition, Richard travels to Roanoke, Virginia, where he enters the Hollins Institute, a treatment center devoted to the research and cure for stuttering. Here, Richard's painful memories form the core of this poignant drama.
Starring
Austin Pendleton, Michael Murphy, Barbara Eda-Young
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Talk to Me was released 42 years ago in 1984.
Overview
Richard, a successful New York accountant, has a chronic stuttering problem that causes great exhaustion and personal strife for him. After trying a number o...
Talk to Me is a Drama, TV Movie film with a runtime of 1h 36m.
CAST (14)
Austin Pendleton
Richard Patterson
Michael Murphy
Ross
Barbara Eda-Young
Tippy O'Shea
Dan Shor
Julian
Louise Fletcher
Mother
Michael Tolan
Dr. Howard
Clifton James
State Trooper
Brian Backer
Salesman
Dan Lauria
Tow Truck Driver
KH
Karen Howard
Richard's wife
András Márton
Andrew Kovacs
BP
Beatrix Porter
Waitress
LS
Leo Steiner
Hot Dog Vendor
CS
Catherine Stoeckel
Clinician
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What is Talk to Me about?
Richard, a successful New York accountant, has a chronic stuttering problem that causes great exhaustion and personal strife for him. After trying a number of different therapies to alleviate his condition, Richard travels to Roanoke, Virginia, where he enters the Hollins Institute, a treatment center devoted to the research and cure for stuttering. Here, Richard's painful memories form the core of this poignant drama.
How long is Talk to Me?
Talk to Me has a runtime of 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Who stars in Talk to Me?
The cast of Talk to Me includes Austin Pendleton, Michael Murphy, Barbara Eda-Young, Dan Shor, Louise Fletcher.
GENRES (2)
Drama
TV Movie