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Autism gave her a vision. She gave it a voice. - Temple Grandin
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Title: Temple Grandin

Release Date: 6 Feb 2010

Runtime: 1h 48m

Genre: Drama, History

Director: HBO Films, Ruby Films

Production Companies: HBO Films, Ruby Films

Overview: A biopic of Temple Grandin, an autistic American who has become one of the leading scientists in humane livestock handling.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.8 (465 votes)

Cast

  • Temple Grandin: Claire Danes
  • Professor Carlock: David Strathairn
  • Randy: Barry Tubb
  • Alice: Melissa Farman
  • Billy: Charles Baker
  • Ellen: Blair Bomar
  • Marcia: Cherami Leigh
  • Nancy: Tamara Jolaine
  • Eustacia: Julia Ormond
  • Professor Shanklin: David Born
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