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Feature film — 1981

The Children Nobody Wanted (1981)

5.61h 40mDrama

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.

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A high-signal pick with 10 votes.

Warner Bros. Television / Blatt-Singer Productions

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Director: Richard Michaels

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Cast & crew

Fredric Lehne as Tom Butterfield

Fredric Lehne

Tom Butterfield

Michelle Pfeiffer as Jennifer Williams

Michelle Pfeiffer

Jennifer Williams

Matt Clark as Bill Westbrook

Matt Clark

Bill Westbrook

Noble Willingham as McNaulty

Noble Willingham

McNaulty

Anne Haney as Mrs. Lightheart

Anne Haney

Mrs. Lightheart

J

Joey Turley

Joey

Barbara Barrie as Hanna

Barbara Barrie

Hanna

Jerry Hardin as Dr. Watson

Jerry Hardin

Dr. Watson

F. William Parker as George Meuschke

F. William Parker

George Meuschke

Earl Boen as Madden

Earl Boen

Madden

R

Ryan Barcroft

Andrew

P

Patrick Holcer

Dwayne

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