The Children Nobody Wanted (1981)

★ 5.3 1h 40m IMDb

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.

The Children Nobody Wanted

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Fredric Lehne
Fredric Lehne as Tom Butterfield Age 67 · Buffalo, New York, USA ​Fredric Lehne is an American stage, film and television actor, best known for playing demon Azazel on the television series "Supernatural"..
Michelle Pfeiffer
Michelle Pfeiffer as Jennifer Williams Age 67 · Santa Ana, California, USA Michelle Marie Pfeiffer (/ˈfaɪfər/ FY-fər; born April 29, 1958) is an American actress. One of Hollywood's most bankable stars during the 1980s and 1990s, her performances have earned her numerous acc...
Matt Clark
Matt Clark as Bill Westbrook Died 2026 · Washington, District of Columbia, USA ​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Matt Clark (November 25, 1936 — March 15, 2026) was an American actor and director with credits in both film and television. Clark has played diverse character...
Noble Willingham
Noble Willingham as McNaulty Died 2004 · Mineola, Texas, USA Noble Henry Willingham, Jr. (August 31, 1931 – January 17, 2004) was an American actor who appeared in more than thirty films and in many television shows. He was best known for his role as C.D.
Anne Haney
Anne Haney as Mrs. Lightheart Died 2001 · Memphis, Tennessee, USA Anne Haney (born Anne Ryan Thomas; March 4, 1934 – May 26, 2001) was an American actress of stage and screen, perhaps best known for her roles as social worker Mrs. Sellner in Mrs. Doubtfire and Greta...
Barbara Barrie
Barbara Barrie as Hanna Age 94 · Chicago, Illinois, USA Barbara Barrie (born Barbara Ann Berman, May 23, 1931) is an American actress of film, stage and television. She is also an accomplished author. Her film breakthrough came in 1964 with her performanc...

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