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Nobody's Child

  • TV Movie
  • 1986
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
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Nobody's Child (1986)
Drama

Marie Balter falls in love, goes to college, and joins society after 20 years in a mental institution.Marie Balter falls in love, goes to college, and joins society after 20 years in a mental institution.Marie Balter falls in love, goes to college, and joins society after 20 years in a mental institution.

  • Director
    • Lee Grant
  • Writers
    • Mary Gallagher
    • Ara Watson
  • Stars
    • Marlo Thomas
    • Ray Baker
    • Caroline Kava
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    222
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Lee Grant
    • Writers
      • Mary Gallagher
      • Ara Watson
    • Stars
      • Marlo Thomas
      • Ray Baker
      • Caroline Kava
    • 2User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 4 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Marlo Thomas
    Marlo Thomas
    • Marie Balter
    Ray Baker
    Ray Baker
    • Joe Balter
    Caroline Kava
    Caroline Kava
    • Dr. Blackwell
    Kathy Baker
    Kathy Baker
    • Lucy Stavros
    Anna Maria Horsford
    Anna Maria Horsford
    • Nurse Betty
    Madeleine Sherwood
    Madeleine Sherwood
    • Nurse Rhonda
    Jackson Davies
    • Bob Stavros
    Michael Higgins
    Michael Higgins
    • Dr. Walker
    Blanche Baker
    Blanche Baker
    • Shari
    Vanessa Santos
    • Little Marie
    Donna Ford
    • Marie at 16
    William Nunn
    William Nunn
    • Pa
    Stefania DeStefanis
    • Ma Bartello
    Karen Elizabeth Austin
    Karen Elizabeth Austin
    • Natural Mother
    • (as Karen Austin)
    Garwin Sanford
    Garwin Sanford
    • Dr. Pitteo
    Joseph Golland
    • Dr. Potts
    Sheila Moore
    Sheila Moore
    • Dr. Sara Steppe
    Antony Holland
    Antony Holland
    • Dr. Burt
    • Director
      • Lee Grant
    • Writers
      • Mary Gallagher
      • Ara Watson
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    10rybread

    Brilliant film that will make you never look at That Girl or Free To Be...You And Me the same way again

    This is an incredible film that should be much more widely seen. The whole tone of the film is much more palatable for many than One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest or Girl, Interrupted or even The Snake Pit. Marlo Thomas is a deft thespian magician in her portrayal of Marie.

    I can't say enough about this film. Get it on Amazon video as a rent or buy, or buy the DVD, which is cheap on Amazon.com, and I aim to do eventually. No spoilers here...just be ready for a movie that can make you cry tears of sadness and tears of joy, as well as make you laugh heartily in key parts.

    Last thing: Marlo Thomas, without a doubt, is one of the greatest American actors living today. If you don't believe me, just sit down and watch this film!!
    8paowie1

    Acting at it's very best.

    So believable. You really want her to get better. Amazing!!

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    • Trivia
      Based on the true story of Marie Balter, described in her book Nobody's child.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 38th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1986)

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    • Release date
      • April 6, 1986 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Pomocna dlon
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Joseph Feury Productions
      • Gaylord Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 40m(100 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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