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  • The Kid from Nowhere (1982)
  • TV Movie | 120 min | Drama, Family
The Kid from Nowhere (1982)
TV Movie | 120 min | Drama, Family

A single mother is overprotective of her mentally challenged son which has made him angry and difficult, while she denies herself a social life. Things change for the better when the boy gains self-esteem training for the Special Olympics ...See moreA single mother is overprotective of her mentally challenged son which has made him angry and difficult, while she denies herself a social life. Things change for the better when the boy gains self-esteem training for the Special Olympics and his mother learns to let go. Written by Anonymous See less
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Judy Farrell (written by)
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Updated Jan 4, 1982

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Jan 4, 1982 (United States)

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28 cast members
Name Known for
Susan Saint James
Samantha 'Sam' Kandal Samantha 'Sam' Kandal   See fewer
Beau Bridges
Bud Herren Bud Herren   See fewer
Loretta Swit
Caroline Baker Caroline Baker   See fewer
Ricky Wittman
John Kandal John Kandal   See fewer
Janet MacLachlan
Linda Killian Linda Killian   See fewer
Fred Dryer
Larry Kandal Larry Kandal   See fewer
Nicholas Pryor
Greg Baker Sr. Greg Baker Sr.   See fewer
Lynn Carlin
Molly Edward Molly Edward   See fewer
Pat Petersen
Greg Baker Jr. (as Patrick Petersen) Greg Baker Jr. (as Patrick Petersen)   See fewer
Andrew Parks
James Leonard James Leonard   See fewer
Edith Fields
Gift Shop Customer Gift Shop Customer   See fewer
Selma Archerd
Dress Shop Saleslady Dress Shop Saleslady   See fewer
Harley Random
Debbie Debbie   See fewer
Ron Masak
Olympics Announcer Olympics Announcer   See fewer
Erin Farrell
Actress Actress   See fewer
Kathleen Heller
Principal Principal   See fewer
Alison Brown
Dress shop customer (uncredited) Dress shop customer (uncredited)   See fewer
Herbert Jefferson Jr.
Award Presenter (uncredited) Award Presenter (uncredited)   See fewer
Michael Lepre
Soccer Player (uncredited) Soccer Player (uncredited)   See fewer
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