The Children Nobody Wanted(1981)
The Children Nobody Wanted Synopsis
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.
The Children Nobody Wanted (1981) is a drama film directed by Richard Michaels, released on December 5, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Fredric Lehne, Michelle Pfeiffer, Matt Clark and Noble Willingham. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Michaels
- Writers:
- Lee Hutson
- Producers:
- Daniel H. Blatt, Robert Singer
- Cinematographer:
- Reynaldo Villalobos
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Television, Blatt-Singer Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Children Nobody Wanted (1981) Trailer
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The Children Nobody Wanted Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fredric Lehne
as Tom Butterfield
Michelle Pfeiffer
as Jennifer Williams
Matt Clark
as Bill Westbrook
Noble Willingham
as McNaulty
Anne Haney
as Mrs. Lightheart
- Joey Turley
Joey Turley
as Joey
Barbara Barrie
as Hanna
Jerry Hardin
as Dr. Watson
F. William Parker
as George Meuschke
Earl Boen
as Madden
- Ryan Barcroft
Ryan Barcroft
as Andrew
- Patrick Holcer
Patrick Holcer
as Dwayne
Key crew
Directed by Richard Michaels, written by Lee Hutson, produced by Daniel H. Blatt and Robert Singer.
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The Children Nobody Wanted Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 10 ratings.
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The Children Nobody Wanted – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Children Nobody Wanted?
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The main cast of The Children Nobody Wanted (1981) includes Fredric Lehne, Michelle Pfeiffer, Matt Clark, Noble Willingham and Anne Haney. The film was directed by Richard Michaels. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Children Nobody Wanted released?
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The Children Nobody Wanted was released on December 5, 1981 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Children Nobody Wanted worth watching?
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The Children Nobody Wanted (1981) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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