The Children Nobody Wanted
Synopsis
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.
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Michelle Pfeiffer | The Children Nobody Wanted (1981)
Type: Clip • Published 2009-10-30
Top Cast
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Fredric Lehne
Tom Butterfield
Michelle Pfeiffer
Jennifer Williams
Matt Clark
Bill Westbrook
Noble Willingham
McNaulty
Anne Haney
Mrs. Lightheart
Joey Turley
Joey
Barbara Barrie
Hanna
Jerry Hardin
Dr. Watson
F. William Parker
George Meuschke
Earl Boen
Madden
Ryan Barcroft
Andrew
Patrick Holcer
Dwayne
James Spinks III
Zim
Van Stapleton
Bobby
Gary Riefle
Pete
John Murphy
Danny
Ron Christopher Nielsen
Ray
Jeffrey Todd Nielsen
Billy
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 25, 2014
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Michaels
- Screenplay & Story
- Lee Hutson
- Original Score
- Barry De Vorzon
- Original Title
- The Children Nobody Wanted
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Television, Blatt-Singer Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Michaels
Lee Hutson
Barry De Vorzon
Reynaldo Villalobos
Harry Keramidas
Robert Singer, Daniel H. Blatt
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Michaels
Director
Robert Singer
Producer
Harry Keramidas
Editor
Daniel H. Blatt
Producer
Reynaldo Villalobos
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Children Nobody Wanted
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What is The Children Nobody Wanted about?
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.
Who directed The Children Nobody Wanted?
The Children Nobody Wanted was directed by Richard Michaels.
Who stars in The Children Nobody Wanted?
The principal cast of The Children Nobody Wanted includes Fredric Lehne, Michelle Pfeiffer, Matt Clark, Noble Willingham, Anne Haney.
When was The Children Nobody Wanted released and how long is it?
The Children Nobody Wanted was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Children Nobody Wanted?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Children Nobody Wanted was composed by Barry De Vorzon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Children Nobody Wanted?
The Children Nobody Wanted holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).