Nobody's Child (1986)

Nobody's Child (1986)

1986-04-05 Canada, United States of America 100 Min. PG-13
7.7 3 votes

Overview

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.

Cast

Marlo Thomas is Marie Balter
Marie Balter
Ray Baker is Joe Balter
Joe Balter
Caroline Kava is Dr. Blackwell
Dr. Blackwell
Kathy Baker is Lucy Stavros
Lucy Stavros
Campbell Lane is Mr. Edmond
Mr. Edmond
Vanessa Santos is Little Marie
Little Marie
Donna Ford is Marie at 16
Marie at 16
Stefania DeStefanis is Ma Bartello
Karen Elizabeth Austin is Natural Mother
Garwin Sanford is Dr. Pitteo
Dr. Pitteo
Joseph Golland is Dr. Potts