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Nobody's Child (1986)

When nobody could help her, she helped herself

7.41h 40mDrama • TV Movie
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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.

Movie Information

Director
Lee Grant
Writers
Ara Watson, Mary Gallagher
Release Year
1986
Runtime
100 minutes
Genre
Drama, TV Movie
Language
EN
Country
Canada, United States of America
Status
Released
Rating
7.4 / 10 (4 votes)

Top Cast

Marlo Thomas — cast portrait as Marie Balter
Marlo Thomas
Marie Balter
Ray Baker — cast portrait as Joe Balter
Ray Baker
Joe Balter
Caroline Kava — cast portrait as Dr. Blackwell
Caroline Kava
Dr. Blackwell
Kathy Baker — cast portrait as Lucy Stavros
Kathy Baker
Lucy Stavros
Campbell Lane — cast portrait as Mr. Edmond
Campbell Lane
Mr. Edmond
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Vanessa Santos
Little Marie
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Donna Ford
Marie at 16
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William Nunn
Pa

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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.

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