Watch The Kid From Nowhere (1982) Official Trailer
5.5 / 10 IMDb January 4, 1982 1h 40m
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, and his mother learns to let go.
Director
Runtime
1h 40m
Release Date
January 4, 1982
Genre
Drama, Family, TV Movie
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Writers
Producers
Cast
Susan Saint James
as Samantha 'Sam' Kandal
Beau Bridges
as Bud Herren
Loretta Swit
as Caroline Baker
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Ricky Wittman
as John Kandal
Janet MacLachlan
as Linda Killian
Fred Dryer
as Larry Kandal
René Auberjonois
as Howard
Nicholas Pryor
as Greg Baker Sr.
Lynn Carlin
as Molly Edward
Pat Petersen
as Greg Baker Jr.
Andrew Parks
as James Leonard
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Khalif Bobatoon
as Joey
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Edith Fields
as Gift Shop Customer
Rafer Johnson
as Self
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Lucinda Jany
as Wanda
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Michael Farrell
as Mike
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Casey Bridges
as Sean
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Judith Bridges
as Alice
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Selma Archerd
as Dress Shop Saleslady
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Harley Random
as Debbie
Production Companies
Casada Productions
Cates/Bridges Productions
Film Jamel Productions
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