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I Was Lorena Bobbitt
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I Was Lorena Bobbitt

2020-05-25 · 87 min · ★ 4.8

Drama · TV Movie

Meet the once-battered woman who overcame years of abuse and a sensational televised trial to become an advocate for victims of domestic violence everywhere.

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Directors
Danishka Esterhazy
Production companies
Cineflix Productions, Lifetime
Countries
Canada
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lorena BobbittLorena BobbittNarrator
Luke HumphreyLuke HumphreyJohn Bobbitt
Dani MontalvoDani MontalvoLorena Bobbitt
Niamh WilsonNiamh WilsonTeri
Patrice GoodmanPatrice GoodmanLisa Kemler
Rhoslynne BugayRhoslynne BugayReporter
Roger BarnesRoger BarnesJudge
Richard ClarkinRichard ClarkinMr. Howard
Michael BrownMichael BrownOfficer Francis
Jorja CadenceJorja CadenceNurse
Dan LettDan LettPaul Ebert
Birgitte SolemBirgitte SolemHead Juror
Amanda MartínezAmanda MartínezMrs. Castro
Lindsey ConnellLindsey ConnellDr. Feister
Aniko KaszasAniko KaszasNatalia
Landon NorrisLandon NorrisTodd
Bella CaballeroBella CaballeroMercedes
Beatriz YusteBeatriz YusteElvia Gallo
Sam AsanteSam AsanteBartender
Randal BaumerRandal BaumerRobbie

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