The Kid From Nowhere (1982)
A single mother is overprotective of her mentally challenged son, which has made him angry and difficult, while she denies herself a social life. Things change for the better when the boy gains self-esteem training for the Special Olympics, and his mother learns to let go.
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Cast
Susan Saint James
as Samantha 'Sam' Kandal
Susan Saint James (born August 14, 1946) is an American actress and activist, most widely known for her work in television during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, especially the detective series McMillan &...
Beau Bridges
as Bud Herren
Lloyd Vernet "Beau" Bridges (born December 9, 1941) is an American actor and director. He is a three-time Emmy, two-time Golden Globe and one-time Grammy Award winner, as well as a two-time Screen Act...
Loretta Swit
as Caroline Baker
Loretta Swit (November 4, 1937 — May 30, 2025) was an American stage and television actress known for her character roles. Swit was best-known for her portrayal of Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan o...
Janet MacLachlan
as Linda Killian
Fred Dryer
as Larry Kandal
Fred Dryer (born July 6, 1946) is an American actor. He is best known for playing Rick Hunter, a tough police detective in the TV series Hunter (1984 - 1991). He also was a defensive end for the New Y...
Director
Beau Bridges
