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04/01/1982 Drama, Family, TV Movie 1h 40m
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Overview

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.

  1. Judy Farrell

    Writer

  2. Beau Bridges

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Susan Saint James

    Samantha 'Sam' Kandal

  2. Beau Bridges

    Bud Herren

  3. Loretta Swit

    Caroline Baker

  4. Ricky Wittman

    John Kandal

  5. Janet MacLachlan

    Linda Killian

  6. Fred Dryer

    Larry Kandal

  7. René Auberjonois

    Howard

  8. Nicholas Pryor

    Greg Baker Sr.

  9. Lynn Carlin

    Molly Edward

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Full Cast & Crew

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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