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The Children Nobody Wanted

G19811h 40mRichard Michaels
IMDb 6.3

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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.

Drama
HomelessnessBased On True StoryOrphanFamily

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What is The Children Nobody Wanted (1981) 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 stars in The Children Nobody Wanted?

The Children Nobody Wanted stars Fredric Lehne (Tom Butterfield), Michelle Pfeiffer (Jennifer Williams), Matt Clark (Bill Westbrook), Noble Willingham (McNaulty), Anne Haney (Mrs. Lightheart). The film was directed by Richard Michaels.

How long is The Children Nobody Wanted?

The Children Nobody Wanted has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1981. It is rated G.

Is The Children Nobody Wanted worth watching?

The Children Nobody Wanted holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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