Nobody's Child (1986)
Synopsis
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.
Release Date: 1986-04-05
Runtime: 100 minutes
Director: Lee Grant
Top Cast
- Marlo Thomas as Marie Balter
- Ray Baker as Joe Balter
- Caroline Kava as Dr. Blackwell
- Kathy Baker as Lucy Stavros
- Campbell Lane as Mr. Edmond
- Vanessa Santos as Little Marie
- Donna Ford as Marie at 16
- William Nunn as Pa
- Stefania DeStefanis as Ma Bartello
- Karen Elizabeth Austin as Natural Mother
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