To Find My Son(1980)
To Find My Son Synopsis
A young man wishes to adopt a problematical eight-year-old boy being kept in an institution. Simply because he is single, he has an uphill battle with the government bureaucracy, and particularly with a power-hungry administrator. After many delays, they deny his application. Then, he finds a way to turn the tables on them for the boy's own good.
To Find My Son (1980) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Delbert Mann, released on October 6, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Richard Thomas, Molly Cheek, Julie Cobb and Steve Kanaly. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Delbert Mann
- Writers:
- Sandor Stern
- Producers:
- Harry Thomason
- Cinematographer:
- Gerald Perry Finnerman
- Composer:
- Ralph Grierson
- Production:
- Green/Epstein Productions, Columbia Pictures Television
- Status:
- Released
To Find My Son Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Thomas
as David Benjamin
Molly Cheek
as Julie
Julie Cobb
as Connie Marx
Steve Kanaly
as Arthur Gwen
Allyn Ann McLerie
as Mrs. Braggs
- Justin Dana
Justin Dana
as Tommy
Arthur Rosenberg
as Fred Willis
Ronald G. Joseph
as Manny Garcia
Royce Wallace
as Nancy Grady
- Gene D. Jackson
Gene D. Jackson
as Bobby Johnson
- Melva Blancett
Melva Blancett
as Mrs. Ryan
Francesca Jarvis
as Mrs. Benjamin
Key crew
Directed by Delbert Mann, written by Sandor Stern, produced by Harry Thomason.
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To Find My Son Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 5 ratings.
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To Find My Son – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in To Find My Son?
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The main cast of To Find My Son (1980) includes Richard Thomas, Molly Cheek, Julie Cobb, Steve Kanaly and Allyn Ann McLerie. The film was directed by Delbert Mann. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was To Find My Son released?
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To Find My Son was released on October 6, 1980 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is To Find My Son worth watching?
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To Find My Son (1980) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.