Ellen Foster (1997)
After her mother's death, a young girl is separated from her abusive father and is sent between her various friends and relatives, always longing to find a place to call home.
Top billed cast
Jena MaloneEllen Foster
Julie HarrisLeonora Nelson
Ted LevineBill Hammond
Glynnis O'ConnorCharlotte Nelson Hammond
Debra MonkAunt Nadine
Barbara GarrickAunt Betsy
Kate BurtonAbigail Montford
Željko IvanekEducational Psychologist
Lynne MoodyMrs. Douglas
Bill NunnMr. Douglas
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