The Children Nobody Wanted
5.6
10 votes
December 5, 1981
1h 40m
Overview
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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Where to watch
In United States
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Cast
Fredric Lehne
Tom Butterfield
Michelle Pfeiffer
Jennifer Williams
Matt Clark
Bill Westbrook
Noble Willingham
McNaulty
Anne Haney
Mrs. LightheartJoey Turley
Joey
Barbara Barrie
Hanna
Jerry Hardin
Dr. Watson
F. William Parker
George Meuschke
Earl Boen
MaddenRyan Barcroft
AndrewPatrick Holcer
DwayneJames Spinks III
ZimVan Stapleton
BobbyGary Riefle
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