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The Children Nobody Wanted

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6.0/10 • 7

1981-12-05 • 1h 40m

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True story of Tom Butterfield and his crusade to provide family life for homeless children, becoming not only the first bachelor caretaker, but the youngest single adult to become a legal foster parent in the state of Missouri.

Directors
Richard Michaels
Editors
Harry Keramidas

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  1. Fredric Lehne

    Fredric Lehne

    Tom Butterfield

  2. Michelle Pfeiffer

    Michelle Pfeiffer

    Jennifer Williams

  3. Matt Clark

    Matt Clark

    Bill Westbrook

  4. Noble Willingham

    Noble Willingham

    McNaulty

  5. Anne Haney

    Anne Haney

    Mrs. Lightheart

  6. Joey Turley

    Joey Turley

    Joey

  7. Barbara Barrie

    Barbara Barrie

    Hanna

  8. Jerry Hardin

    Jerry Hardin

    Dr. Watson

  9. F. William Parker

    F. William Parker

    George Meuschke

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    Status
    Released
    Original Language
    English
    Budget
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    Revenue
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    Keywords
    homelessnessbased on true storyorphanfamily