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The Children Nobody Wanted (1981)

Movie ★ 5.6 100 min

Drama TV Movie

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.

Richard Michaels Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 5, 1981
Runtime
100 min
Rating
G
IMDb
tt0082170
Language
Studio
, Blatt-Singer Productions

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Cast

Fredric Lehne Fredric Lehne Tom Butterfield Michelle Pfeiffer Michelle Pfeiffer Jennifer Williams Matt Clark Matt Clark Bill Westbrook Noble Willingham Noble Willingham McNaulty Anne Haney Anne Haney Mrs. Lightheart Joey Turley Joey Barbara Barrie Barbara Barrie Hanna Jerry Hardin Jerry Hardin Dr. Watson F. William Parker F. William Parker George Meuschke Earl Boen Earl Boen Madden Ryan Barcroft Andrew Patrick Holcer Dwayne James Spinks III Zim Van Stapleton Bobby Gary Riefle Pete John Murphy Danny Ron Christopher Nielsen Ray Jeffrey Todd Nielsen Billy

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Children Nobody Wanted about?
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.
Who directed The Children Nobody Wanted?
The Children Nobody Wanted was directed by Richard Michaels.
Who stars in The Children Nobody Wanted?
The Children Nobody Wanted stars Fredric Lehne, Michelle Pfeiffer, Matt Clark, Noble Willingham.
When was The Children Nobody Wanted released?
The Children Nobody Wanted is a 1981 drama, tv movie film.
Where can I watch The Children Nobody Wanted?
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