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    Nobody's Child

    100'

    1986-04-05

    7.4

    When nobody could help her, she helped herself

    Drama,TV Movie

    Overview:

    Fact-based drama about the life of Marie Balter, who spent most of her young life in mental institutions. At age 16, she first attempted suicide and the next 20 years she spent in and out of the institutions. At last, a caring doctor started treating her for extreme depression and panic disorder. Weened from strong medications she had taken all her life, at age 36, she emerged for the last time and started a rehabilitation program in the home of a volunteer married couple. There she met a fellow patient with whom she developed a romantic relationship. She also started a college degree. This followed with a long-term professional success in the field of mental health.

    DirectingBrad TurnerWritingAra Watson

    Watch Providers (US)

    Cast

    1

    Marie Balter

    Marlo Thomas

    1

    Joe Balter

    Ray Baker

    1

    Dr. Blackwell

    Caroline Kava

    2

    Lucy Stavros

    Kathy Baker

    1

    Mr. Edmond

    Campbell Lane

    1

    Little Marie

    Vanessa Santos

    1

    Marie at 16

    Donna Ford

    1

    Pa

    William Nunn

    1

    Ma Bartello

    Stefania DeStefanis

    1

    Natural Mother

    Karen Elizabeth Austin

    1

    Dr. Pitteo

    Garwin Sanford

    1

    Dr. Potts

    Joseph Golland

    1

    Dr. Sara Steppe

    Sheila Moore

    1

    Dr. Burt

    Antony Holland

    1

    Dr. Baldanza

    Don MacKay

    1

    Lee

    Nancy Beatty

    1

    Barbara

    Sandra Seacat

    1

    Alan

    Todd Duckworth

    1

    Jim

    Tom Heaton

    1

    Mother Superior

    Betty Phillips

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. Canada
      2. United States of America
    • List of languages:
      1. English
    • List of companies:
      1. Gaylord Productions
    • Vote Count: 4
    • Popularity: 0.4337
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:Nobody's Child

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