Nobody's Child (TV 1986)

TV Movie - 100 min - Drama

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Fact-based drama about the life of Marie Balter, who spent most of her young life in mental institutions... See full summary »

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Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 4 wins See more awards »

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Marlo Thomas	...	Marie Balter
	Ray Baker	...	Joe Balter
	Caroline Kava	...	Dr. Blackwell
	Kathy Baker	...	Lucy Stavros
	Anna Maria Horsford	...	Nurse Betty
	Madeleine Sherwood	...	Nurse Rhonda
	Jackson Davies	...	Bob Stavros
	Michael Higgins	...	Dr. Walker
	Blanche Baker	...	Shari
	Vanessa Santos	...	Little Marie
	Donna Ford	...	Marie at 16
	William Nunn	...	Pa
	Stefania DeStefanis	...	Ma Bartello
	Karen Elizabeth Austin	...	Natural Mother
	Garwin Sanford	...	Dr. Pitteo

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Fact-based drama about the life of Marie Balter, who spent most of her young life in mental institutions. At age 16, she first attempted suicide and the next 20 years she spent in and out of the institutions. At last, a caring doctor started treating her for extreme depression and panic disorder. Weened from strong medications she had taken all her life, at age 36, she emerged for the last time and started a rehabilitation program in the home of a volunteer married couple. There she met a fellow patient with whom she developed a romantic relationship. She also started a college degree. This followed with a long-term professional success in the field of mental health. Written by John Sacksteder <jsackste@bellsouth.net>

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