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Title: A Circle of Children (TV Movie 1977)
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Jane Alexander | ... | Mary MacCracken | |
| Rachel Roberts | ... | Helga | |
| David Ogden Stiers | ... | Dan Franklin | |
| Nan Martin | ... | Doris Fleming | |
| Matthew Labyorteaux | ... | Brian O'Connell | |
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Christopher West | ... | Janis |
| Niki Dantine | ... | Betty | |
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Frances Stevenson | ... | Ellen |
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Peter Brandon | ... | Larry MacCracken |
| Susan Pratt | ... | Elizabeth | |
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Laura Campbell | ... | Mrs. Johnson |
| Judy Lewis | ... | Mrs. O'Connell | |
| Ray Buktenica | ... | Doctor Marino | |
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Pearl Shear | ... | Mrs. Grady |
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William Tregoe | ... | Art Dealer |
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A teacher at a school for emotionally disturbed children takes an interest in one particular child who doesn't talk but emits a stream of gibberish.
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Two women collide in the world of emotionally disturbed children. Fighting to tear down the walls surrounding these special youngsters. Each in her own way.Genres:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
10 March 1977 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Un círculo de niños See more »Company Credits
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Music by Steve Hines
Lyrics by Steve Gethers (as Steven Gethers)
Sung by Carmen McRae
Original Music Copyright 1976 by Twentieth Century Music Corp. and Fox Fanfare Music, Inc.
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A Circle of ChildrenMusic by Steve Hines
Lyrics by Steve Gethers (as Steven Gethers)
Sung by Carmen McRae
Original Music Copyright 1976 by Twentieth Century Music Corp. and Fox Fanfare Music, Inc.
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This is an excellent old movie that our family enjoyed many times. All I can say is too bad it is not showing today. My son and I watched this movie every time it came on. He was about 7 or 8 yrs old at the time. The movie is the story of a little boy who talks in the form of jibberish. Thought to be retarded, a teacher takes an interest in him & the results are amazing. Can't tell more, would give away the story. See it if possible.