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Nobody's Child (1986)

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.

  • Drama
  • TV Movie

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Marlo ThomasMarlo ThomasMarie Balter
  • Photo of Ray BakerRay BakerJoe Balter
  • Photo of Caroline KavaCaroline KavaDr. Blackwell
  • Photo of Kathy BakerKathy BakerLucy Stavros
  • Photo of Campbell LaneCampbell LaneMr. Edmond
  • Photo of Vanessa SantosVanessa SantosLittle Marie
  • Photo of Donna FordDonna FordMarie at 16
  • Photo of William NunnWilliam NunnPa
  • Photo of Stefania DeStefanisStefania DeStefanisMa Bartello
  • Photo of Karen Elizabeth AustinKaren Elizabeth AustinNatural Mother

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