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The Children Nobody Wanted

The Children Nobody Wanted

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Children Nobody Wanted
  • Genres: Drama, TV Movie
  • Release Date: 1981-12-05
  • Runtime: 100 minutes
  • Rating: 5.5/10 (8 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Warner Bros. Television, Blatt-Singer Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 4.1161
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Fredric Lehne

Fredric Lehne

as Tom Butterfield

Michelle Pfeiffer

Michelle Pfeiffer

as Jennifer Williams

Matt Clark

Matt Clark

as Bill Westbrook

Noble Willingham

Noble Willingham

as McNaulty

Anne Haney

Anne Haney

as Mrs. Lightheart

Joey Turley

Joey Turley

as Joey

Barbara Barrie

Barbara Barrie

as Hanna

Jerry Hardin

Jerry Hardin

as Dr. Watson

F. William Parker

F. William Parker

as George Meuschke

Earl Boen

Earl Boen

as Madden

Trailers & Clips

Michelle Pfeiffer | The Children Nobody Wanted (1981)

External Links

Keywords

homelessnessbased on true storyorphanfamily

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Children Nobody Wanted?

The Children Nobody Wanted is a Drama, TV Movie movie directed by . It was released on 1981-12-05.

Who are the main actors in The Children Nobody Wanted?

The main cast includes Fredric Lehne, Michelle Pfeiffer, Matt Clark, Noble Willingham, Anne Haney, .

Where can I watch The Children Nobody Wanted online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Children Nobody Wanted is available.

Is The Children Nobody Wanted based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Children Nobody Wanted?

The Children Nobody Wanted has an IMDb rating of 5.5/10 based on 8 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Children Nobody Wanted?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Children Nobody Wanted?

The soundtrack was composed by Warner Bros. Television, Blatt-Singer Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Children Nobody Wanted filmed?

The Children Nobody Wanted was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Children Nobody Wanted?

The total runtime of The Children Nobody Wanted is 100 minutes.

Is The Children Nobody Wanted suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Children Nobody Wanted?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Children Nobody Wanted.

Does The Children Nobody Wanted have a post-credit scene?

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