A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story(2000)
Behind the headline. Beyond the politics. The story of a family torn apart.
A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story Synopsis
Based on the true headline-generating story of the five-year-old Cuban boy who is the sole survivor of a refugee boat that sunk in a storm on its way to the U.S.
A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story (2000) is a tv movie and drama film directed by Christopher Leitch, released on September 17, 2000 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Esai Morales, Alec Roberts, Laura Harring and Jon Huertas. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Christopher Leitch
- Writers:
- Dennis Turner
- Producers:
- Leanne Moore
- Cinematographer:
- Neil Roach
- Composer:
- Jeff Eden Fair
- Production:
- Capital Arts Entertainment, Saban Entertainment, Saban International
- Status:
- Released
A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
Esai Morales
as Juan Miguel Gonzalez
- Alec Roberts
Alec Roberts
as Elian Gonzales
Laura Harring
as Marisleysis Gonzalez
Jon Huertas
as Rafael
James Quattrochi
as Donato Dairymple
Roxana Brusso
as Arianne
- Jules Douglas
Jules Douglas
as Nivaldo Ferran
Alan Rachins
as Spencer Eig
Robert Cicchini
as Sam Ciancio
Ricky Luna
as Carlos
Tony Genaro
as Arturo
- Eliana Alexander
Eliana Alexander
as Delores
Key crew
Directed by Christopher Leitch, written by Dennis Turner, produced by Leanne Moore.
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A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 5 ratings.
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A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story?
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The main cast of A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story (2000) includes Esai Morales, Alec Roberts, Laura Harring, Jon Huertas and James Quattrochi. The film was directed by Christopher Leitch. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story released?
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A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story was released on September 17, 2000 and runs for 1h 30m.
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A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story (2000) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.