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Orphan Train

  • TV Movie
  • 1979
  • 2h 23m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
254
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Orphan Train (1979)
AdventureDrama

In 1854, there were living on the streets of New York City over 10,000 abandoned orphaned children. Out of this desperate situation was born the orphan Train. This is a fictionalized account... Read allIn 1854, there were living on the streets of New York City over 10,000 abandoned orphaned children. Out of this desperate situation was born the orphan Train. This is a fictionalized account, based on actual events.In 1854, there were living on the streets of New York City over 10,000 abandoned orphaned children. Out of this desperate situation was born the orphan Train. This is a fictionalized account, based on actual events.

  • Director
    • William A. Graham
  • Writers
    • Millard Lampell
    • Dorothea G. Petrie
  • Stars
    • Jill Eikenberry
    • Kevin Dobson
    • Linda Manz
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    254
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • William A. Graham
    • Writers
      • Millard Lampell
      • Dorothea G. Petrie
    • Stars
      • Jill Eikenberry
      • Kevin Dobson
      • Linda Manz
    • 3User reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 2 nominations total

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    Jill Eikenberry
    Jill Eikenberry
    • Emma
    Kevin Dobson
    Kevin Dobson
    • Carlin
    Linda Manz
    Linda Manz
    • Sarah
    Graham Fletcher-Cook
    Graham Fletcher-Cook
    • Liverpool
    Melissa Michaelsen
    • J.P.
    Charles Fields
    Charles Fields
    • Mouse
    • (as Charlie Fields)
    Peter Neuman
    • Ben
    John Femia
    John Femia
    • Tony
    Sara Inglis
    • Annie
    • (as Sarah Ingliss)
    Andreas Manske
    • Dutch
    Glenn Close
    Glenn Close
    • Jessica
    Morgan Farley
    Morgan Farley
    • Mr. McGarrity
    Severn Darden
    Severn Darden
    • Barrington
    Scott Rogers
    • Bruce
    Justine Johnston
    • Mrs. Comstock
    Sue Ann Gilfillan
    • Mrs. Gardner
    Hallie Foote
    Hallie Foote
    • Nellie
    • (as Barbara Hallie-Foote)
    Mike Hammett
    • Danny
    • Director
      • William A. Graham
    • Writers
      • Millard Lampell
      • Dorothea G. Petrie
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      This was initially envisioned as a theatrical film with then-real life couple Steve McQueen and Ali MacGraw in the leads. After the duo ended their relationship, it became a TV movie instead.

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    I haven't seen this movie in years, but I loved it when it back then. I'd like to see it on video or DVD. When I first saw it I didn't know at the time that these orphan trains were something that really happened. I would have to say this movie shows a sad time in American history, but also a good time for those kids lucky enough to find a better place to live.

    I've been reading up on this movie here online and I knew that Jill Eikenberry was in it and she gave a very good performance, in my opinion. I did not, however, until today realize that Glenn Close is also in this movie. I will have to watch it again if I can find it to see her.
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    • Nov 16, 2004

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    • Release date
      • December 22, 1979 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El tren de los huérfanos
    • Filming locations
      • Black Hills of South Dakota, USA(Train scenes)
    • Production company
      • EMI Television
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 23 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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