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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Fredric Lehne | ... | Tom Butterfield (as Fred Lehne) | |
| Michelle Pfeiffer | ... | Jennifer Williams | |
| Matt Clark | ... | Bill Westbrook | |
| Noble Willingham | ... | McNaulty | |
| Anne Haney | ... | Mrs. Lightheart | |
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Joey Turley | ... | Joey |
| Barbara Barrie | ... | Hanna | |
| Jerry Hardin | ... | Dr. Watson | |
| F. William Parker | ... | George Meuschke | |
| Earl Boen | ... | Madden | |
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Ryan Barcroft | ... | The Butter Boys - Andrew |
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Patrick Holcer | ... | The Butter Boys - Dwayne |
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James Spinks III | ... | The Butter Boys - Zim |
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Van Stapleton | ... | The Butter Boys - Bobby |
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Gary Riefle | ... | The Butter Boys - Pete |
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Based on the true story of Tom Butterfield and his crusade to provide family life for homeless children, becoming not only the first bachelor caretaker, but the youngest single adult to become a legal foster parent in the state of Missouri. Written by Anonymous
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5 December 1981 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Los niños que nadie quería See more »Filming Locations:
Marshall, Missouri, USACompany Credits
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Lyrics by Frederick Oakeley and music by John Reading
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What an eye opening film makes you wonder why . There are not a lot more people like tom in this world .Brilliant true story good on you tom.Shows you that there are people out there that do care for our young and vulnerable. But for such a young man two take so much responsibility at such a young age without thought for his self and just for others puts us all two shame .The performance by both main characters was tear jerking.May be we can all learn something from this film. I have that it is for us all two help out in this world no matter how big or how small it all helps in the end .So my message two a lot of people is two watch this truly amazing film you wont regret it trust me .