Drama ·Family ·TV Movie · United States of America · 1982 · 1h 40m

The Kid From Nowhere

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Director
Beau Bridges
Cast
Susan Saint James as Samantha 'Sam' Kandal Beau Bridges as Bud Herren Loretta Swit as Caroline Baker Ricky Wittman as John Kandal Janet MacLachlan as Linda Killian Fred Dryer as Larry Kandal
Crew
John A. Alonzo — Director of Photography Melvin Shapiro — Editor Judy Farrell — Writer Gilbert Cates — Producer
Synopsis

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.

Key Collaborators
Beau Bridges Director John A. Alonzo Director of Photography Melvin Shapiro Editor Judy Farrell Writer Gilbert Cates Producer
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