| Small Sacrifices [1988] | ![Small Sacrifices [1988]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/5145SQ2SJ8L._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: David Greene
Actors: Farrah Fawcett, Ryan O'neal, Gordon Clapp, John Shea, Emily Perkins
Studio: Odyssey Video
Category: Video
List Price: £10.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 583
Format: Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Media: VHS Tape
Running Time: 186 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Discs: 1
EAN: 5018011007531
ASIN: B00004CK11
Theatrical Release Date: November 12, 1989
Release Date: June 7, 1993
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
Condition: BIG BOX VIDEO IN GOOD USED CONDITION **BX20**
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 An Accurate Portrayal of a Heartbreaking Tragedy October 3, 2005
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I worked on this trial as a member of the judicial staff in Oregon, so have personal experience of Diane Downs, the witnesses, prosecutor and defense counsel. Like everyone else, I was very dubious when I heard that a film was scheduled for production. I was very surprised that when the film was released, it was a very accurate reflection of what I witnessed in the six-week trial. In fact, the film of the trial was less dramatic than the trial itself, especially when daughter Christie testified, which remains the most dramatic moment I have ever witnessed. Farrah Fawcett did a superb job, although to this day I don't know why she adopted a southern accent, when Diane doesn't speak this way. If you have read Ann Rule's book of the same name, you won't be disappointed.
small sacrifices December 19, 2004
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
every time I watch this, I cry. especially at the start when Diane drives to the hospital? I can,t help it, it really chokes me up. it,s an excellent film, and it,ll make you cry. works for me every time, remember, it IS based on real life events. watch it and think what happened to those kids, and their ages, and then see if you don,t cry. thats why I,m selling it, I can,t bear to watch it any more.
 Real Life Epic April 13, 2000
3 out of 11 found this review helpful
Farrah Fawcett looks great as Diane the alleged murderess in this all star real life crime pic. This, however when the glitz is taken away is a Hollywood whitewash on what could now have turned out to be a miscarriage of justice. Possibly the American answer to the Dingo baby case (also a Film Epic) the film sets out to show the main charactor in a bad light, obsessed with Lou, Ironically played by Ryan O'Neil, the prosecution claim that the children were murdered because Lou didn't want kids. Farrah Fawcett does a grand job, and looks sensational in that final costume, but time (and appeals) will tell whether the facts are straight. Still its good drama, but is it real life?
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