Orphan Train
“An uplifting adventure for the whole family”
Synopsis
A dedicated social worker organizes a train trip for a group of slum orphans in 1894, taking them from New York City to the Midwest in search of new families and new lives.
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CBS promo Orphan Train 1980
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-02-23
Top Cast
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Jill Eikenberry
Emma Symms
Kevin Dobson
Frank Carlin
Linda Manz
Sarah
Graham Fletcher-Cook
Liverpool
Melissa Michaelsen
J.P.
Glenn Close
Jessica
Morgan Farley
Mr. McGarrity
Severn Darden
Mr. Barrington
Charles Fields
Mouse
Peter Neuman
Ben
John Femia
Tony
Sara Inglis
Annie
Andreas Manske
Dutch
Scott Rogers
Bruce
Justine Johnston
Mrs. Comstock
Sue Ann Gilfillan
Mrs. Gardner
Hallie Foote
Nellie
Mike Hammett
Danny
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Graham
- Screenplay & Story
- Millard Lampell, Dorothea G. Petrie
- Original Score
- Laurence Rosenthal
- Original Title
- Orphan Train
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Production Studios
- EMI Television, Roger Gimbel Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Graham
Millard Lampell, Dorothea G. Petrie
Laurence Rosenthal
Terry K. Meade
Aaron Stell
Tony Converse, Roger Gimbel, Dorothea G. Petrie, Marian Rees
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Graham
Director
Tony Converse
Producer
Roger Gimbel
Producer
Dorothea G. Petrie
Producer
Marian Rees
Producer
Terry K. Meade
Director of Photography
Aaron Stell
Editor
Jan Scott
Production Design
Millard Lampell
Writer
Laurence Rosenthal
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Orphan Train
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What is Orphan Train about?
A dedicated social worker organizes a train trip for a group of slum orphans in 1894, taking them from New York City to the Midwest in search of new families and new lives.
Who directed Orphan Train?
Orphan Train was directed by William A. Graham.
Who stars in Orphan Train?
The principal cast of Orphan Train includes Jill Eikenberry, Kevin Dobson, Linda Manz, Graham Fletcher-Cook, Melissa Michaelsen.
When was Orphan Train released and how long is it?
Orphan Train was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 2h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Orphan Train?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Orphan Train was composed by Laurence Rosenthal.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Orphan Train?
Orphan Train holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).