Missing Children: A Mother's Story
Synopsis
A young mother hands her children into what she thinks is a childcare center while she finds a new home, but returns to find that they have been adopted out without her knowledge.
Top Cast
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Mare Winningham
Kate Bradshaw
Polly Holliday
Mary Gertrude
John Anderson
Stanley Willard
Kate Capshaw
Elaine Rogers
Scatman Crothers
Mose Wheeler
Richard Dysart
Hunter Burgess
Mary McCusker
Carol
Peter Scolari
Woody
Jane Wyatt
Judge Eloise Walker
Anne Haney
Mrs. Sims
Lenora May
Susan Tyree
Robert Wightman
T.C.
Noble Willingham
Lander Hughes
Robert Alan Browne
Mr. Lester
Conlan Carter
Reverend Hamner
Roger Hampton
Dock Foreman
Randal Patrick
Court Clerk
O-Lan Jones
Donna
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dick Lowry
- Screenplay & Story
- Nancy Sackett, Jim Lawrence
- Original Score
- Fred Karlin
- Original Title
- Missing Children: A Mother's Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dick Lowry
Nancy Sackett, Jim Lawrence
Fred Karlin
Byron 'Buzz' Brandt
Jay Benson
Department Leadership Roster
Nancy Sackett
Writer
Dick Lowry
Director
Jim Lawrence
Writer
Fred Karlin
Original Music Composer
Jay Benson
Producer
Byron 'Buzz' Brandt
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Missing Children: A Mother's Story
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What is Missing Children: A Mother's Story about?
A young mother hands her children into what she thinks is a childcare center while she finds a new home, but returns to find that they have been adopted out without her knowledge.
Who directed Missing Children: A Mother's Story?
Missing Children: A Mother's Story was directed by Dick Lowry.
Who stars in Missing Children: A Mother's Story?
The principal cast of Missing Children: A Mother's Story includes Mare Winningham, Polly Holliday, John Anderson, Kate Capshaw, Scatman Crothers.
When was Missing Children: A Mother's Story released and how long is it?
Missing Children: A Mother's Story was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Missing Children: A Mother's Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Missing Children: A Mother's Story was composed by Fred Karlin.