Nobody's Child (1986)
When nobody could help her, she helped herself
1986 · 1h 40m · Drama, TV Movie
Genres: Drama, TV Movie
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.
Director: Lee Grant
Writers: Ara Watson, Mary Gallagher
Music by: Michael Small
Cinematography: Sven Nykvist
Editor: Alan Heim
Cast
Marlo Thomas as Marie BalterRay Baker as Joe BalterCaroline Kava as Dr. BlackwellKathy Baker as Lucy StavrosCampbell Lane as Mr. EdmondVanessa Santos as Little MarieDonna Ford as Marie at 16William Nunn as PaStefania DeStefanis as Ma BartelloKaren Elizabeth Austin as Natural MotherGarwin Sanford as Dr. PitteoJoseph Golland as Dr. PottsMore like this
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