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.
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Title: Orphan Train (TV Movie 1979)
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| Jill Eikenberry | ... | Emma | |
| Kevin Dobson | ... | Carlin | |
| Linda Manz | ... | Sarah | |
| Graham Fletcher-Cook | ... | Liverpool | |
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Melissa Michaelsen | ... | J.P. |
| Charles Fields | ... | Mouse (as Charlie Fields) | |
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Peter Neuman | ... | Ben |
| John Femia | ... | Tony | |
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Sara Inglis | ... | Annie (as Sarah Ingliss) |
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Andreas Manske | ... | Dutch |
| Glenn Close | ... | Jessica | |
| Morgan Farley | ... | Mr. McGarrity | |
| Severn Darden | ... | Barrington | |
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Scott Rogers | ... | Bruce |
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Justine Johnston | ... | Mrs. Comstock |
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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.
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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.