Special Olympics(1978)
Special Olympics Synopsis
A widowed father struggles to hold together his family of three teenagers, one of whom is intellectually challenged and enrolled in a state school for "special" children where he finds fulfillment in his love of sports, emulating his older, athletic brother.
Special Olympics (1978) is a tv movie and drama film directed by Lee Philips, released on February 22, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Charles Durning, Irene Tedrow, Mare Winningham and Philip Brown. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Lee Philips
- Writers:
- John Sacret Young
- Producers:
- Marc Tabulous, Tony Converse, Merrit Malloy
- Cinematographer:
- Matthew F. Leonetti
- Production:
- Roger Gimbel Productions, EMI Films
- Status:
- Released
Special Olympics (1978) Trailer
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Special Olympics Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charles Durning
as Carl Gallitzin
Irene Tedrow
as Elmira Gallitzin
Mare Winningham
as Janice Gallitzin
Philip Brown
as Michael Gallitzin
- George Parry
George Parry
as Matthew 'Matt' Gallitzin
Herb Edelman
as Doug Ransom
Debra Winger
as Sherrie Hensley
Constance McCashin
as Trina Cunningham
- James Calvin Nelson
James Calvin Nelson
as Dr. Brennaman
- Nat Simmons
Nat Simmons
as Ron Burton
- Kevin Condit
Kevin Condit
as Kevin
- Bruce Bliven
Bruce Bliven
as Bruce
Key crew
Directed by Lee Philips, written by John Sacret Young, produced by Marc Tabulous, Tony Converse and Merrit Malloy.
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Special Olympics Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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Special Olympics – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Special Olympics online?
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Who stars in Special Olympics?
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The main cast of Special Olympics (1978) includes Charles Durning, Irene Tedrow, Mare Winningham, Philip Brown and George Parry. The film was directed by Lee Philips. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Special Olympics released?
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Special Olympics was released on February 22, 1978 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Special Olympics worth watching?
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Special Olympics (1978) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Special Olympics?
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Yes. The official Special Olympics trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.