A Place to Be Loved
Synopsis
Gregory Kingsley, a boy passed off onto social services by his natural mother and abused by his natural father, finds the foster family he is put into to be the type of family he needs and takes his natural mother to court to have her parental rights revoked so that he can be adopted by the Russes. The story is based on the real case of the boy who really did have to take this action to avoid being sent back into an unacceptable situation.
Top Cast
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Richard Crenna
George Russ
Rhea Perlman
Jerry Blair
Linda Kelsey
Liz Russ
Cotter Smith
Mike Caldwell
Joycelyn O'Brien
Rachel Kingsley
Cyril O'Reilly
Ralph Kingsley
Sam Anderson
Judge Thomas S. Kirk
Amy Aquino
Debby Hunter
Adilah Barnes
June Carey
Gary Bayer
Chuck Johnson
David Tom
Brian Russ
Tom Guiry
Gregory K
Rudi Davies
Mitch
Lezlie Deane
Jeanette Glynn
Michelle Collins
Julie
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 4, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sandy Smolan
- Screenplay & Story
- Blair Ferguson
- Original Title
- A Place to Be Loved
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sandy Smolan
Blair Ferguson
Neil Roach
Department Leadership Roster
Sandy Smolan
Director
Blair Ferguson
Writer
Neil Roach
Director of Photography
Jean Rodone
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Place to Be Loved
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What is A Place to Be Loved about?
Gregory Kingsley, a boy passed off onto social services by his natural mother and abused by his natural father, finds the foster family he is put into to be the type of family he needs and takes his natural mother to court to have her parental rights revoked so that he can be adopted by the Russes. The story is based on the real case of the boy who really did have to take this action to avoid being sent back into an unacceptable situation.
Who directed A Place to Be Loved?
A Place to Be Loved was directed by Sandy Smolan.
Who stars in A Place to Be Loved?
The principal cast of A Place to Be Loved includes Richard Crenna, Rhea Perlman, Linda Kelsey, Cotter Smith, Joycelyn O'Brien.
When was A Place to Be Loved released and how long is it?
A Place to Be Loved was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.