Talk to Me

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 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.

Cast

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

N/A

Karen Howard

Richard's wife

András Márton

Andrew Kovacs

N/A

Beatrix Porter

Waitress