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Feature film — 1997

Ellen Foster (1997)

6.11h 34mDrama — TV Movie

After her mother's death, a young girl is separated from her abusive father and is sent between her various friends and relatives, always longing to find a place to call home.

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A high-signal pick with 17 votes.

Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions / Hallmark Productions

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Director: John Erman

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Cast & crew

Jena Malone as Ellen Foster

Jena Malone

Ellen Foster

Julie Harris as Leonora Nelson

Julie Harris

Leonora Nelson

Ted Levine as Bill Hammond

Ted Levine

Bill Hammond

Glynnis O'Connor as Charlotte Nelson Hammond

Glynnis O'Connor

Charlotte Nelson Hammond

Debra Monk as Aunt Nadine

Debra Monk

Aunt Nadine

Barbara Garrick as Aunt Betsy

Barbara Garrick

Aunt Betsy

Kate Burton as Abigail Montford

Kate Burton

Abigail Montford

Željko Ivanek as Educational Psychologist

Željko Ivanek

Educational Psychologist

Lynne Moody as Mrs. Douglas

Lynne Moody

Mrs. Douglas

Bill Nunn as Mr. Douglas

Bill Nunn

Mr. Douglas

Dick O'Neill as Judge

Dick O'Neill

Judge

Kimberly J. Brown as Dora

Kimberly J. Brown

Dora

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