The Kid From Nowhere (1982)

5.5/10 • 100 min • Drama Family TV Movie

Overview

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.

Cast

Susan Saint James

Samantha 'Sam' Kandal

Beau Bridges

Bud Herren

Loretta Swit

Caroline Baker

Janet MacLachlan

Linda Killian

Fred Dryer

Larry Kandal

René Auberjonois

Howard

Nicholas Pryor

Greg Baker Sr.

Lynn Carlin

Molly Edward

Pat Petersen

Greg Baker Jr.

Andrew Parks

James Leonard

Rafer Johnson

Self

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