Nobody's Child (1986)

Fact-based drama about the life of Marie Balter, who spent most of her young life in mental institutions. At age 16, she first attempted suicide and the next 20 years she spent in and out of the institutions. At last, a caring doctor started treating her for extreme depression and panic disorder. Weened from strong medications she had taken all her life, at age 36, she emerged for the last time and started a rehabilitation program in the home of a volunteer married couple. There she met a fellow patient with whom she developed a romantic relationship. She also started a college degree. This followed with a long-term professional success in the field of mental health.

Directing:
  • Lee Grant

Writing:
  • Ara Watson
  • Mary Gallagher

Stars:
Release Date: 1986-04-05
themoviedb icon 7.7/10
  • Country: CA, US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 100
Kathy Baker
Kathy Baker
Lucy Stavros
Marlo Thomas
Marlo Thomas
Marie Balter
Caroline Kava
Caroline Kava
Dr. Blackwell
Ray Baker
Ray Baker
Joe Balter
Campbell Lane
Campbell Lane
Mr. Edmond
Karen Elizabeth Austin
Karen Elizabe...
Natural Mother
Garwin Sanford
Garwin Sanfor...
Dr. Pitteo
Sheila Moore
Sheila Moore
Dr. Sara Steppe
Antony Holland
Antony Hollan...
Dr. Burt
Nancy Beatty
Nancy Beatty
Lee
Todd Duckworth
Todd Duckwort...
Alan
Tom Heaton
Tom Heaton
Jim
Betty Phillips
Betty Phillip...
Mother Superior
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