The Kid From Nowhere

Name: The Kid From Nowhere
Director: Beau Bridges
Genre: Drama, Family, TV Movie
Released: 1982-01-04
Duration: 100 min
Cast: Susan Saint James, Beau Bridges, Loretta Swit, Ricky Wittman, Janet MacLachlan

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1982 · 100 min · Drama · Family · TV Movie · TMDB 5.5/10

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.

Directed by Beau Bridges

Cast

Susan Saint James — Samantha 'Sam' Kandal
Beau Bridges — Bud Herren
Loretta Swit — Caroline Baker
Ricky Wittman — John Kandal
Janet MacLachlan — Linda Killian