The Kid From Nowhere (1982)
1h 40m
Running Time
January 4, 1982Release Date
The Kid From Nowhere (1982)
1h 40m
Running Time
January 4, 1982Release Date
Plot.
A single mother is overprotective of her mentally challenged son, which has made him angry and difficult, while she denies herself a social life. Things change for the better when the boy gains self-esteem training for the Special Olympics, and his mother learns to let go.
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Cast & Crew.

Susan Saint James
Samantha 'Sam' Kandal

Beau Bridges
Bud Herren / Director

Loretta Swit
Caroline Baker

Ricky Wittman
John Kandal

Janet MacLachlan
Linda Killian

Fred Dryer
Larry Kandal

René Auberjonois
Howard

Nicholas Pryor
Greg Baker Sr.

Lynn Carlin
Molly Edward

Pat Petersen
Greg Baker Jr.

Andrew Parks
James Leonard

Khalif Bobatoon
Joey

Edith Fields
Gift Shop Customer

Rafer Johnson
Self

Lucinda Jany
Wanda

Michael Farrell
Mike

Casey Bridges
Sean

Judith Bridges
Alice

Selma Archerd
Dress Shop Saleslady

Harley Random
Debbie

Ron Masak
Olympics Announcer

Kathleen Heller
Principal

Garry Sherman
Music

John A. Alonzo
Director of Photography

Judy Farrell
Writer

Philip Procter
Location Manager

Melvin Shapiro
Editor

Gilbert Cates
Producer

Ida Random
Art Direction

Erin Farrell

Daniel Moreno
