Nobody's Child (1986)
When nobody could help her, she helped herself
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.
Director: Lee Grant
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: April 5, 1986
Cast
- Marlo Thomas - Marie Balter
- Ray Baker - Joe Balter
- Caroline Kava - Dr. Blackwell
- Kathy Baker - Lucy Stavros
- Campbell Lane - Mr. Edmond
- Vanessa Santos - Little Marie
- Donna Ford - Marie at 16
- William Nunn - Pa
- Stefania DeStefanis - Ma Bartello
- Karen Elizabeth Austin - Natural Mother
Screenplay
Music: Michael Small
Cinematography: Sven Nykvist
Editing: Alan Heim
Production: Gaylord Productions
Country: Canada, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
woman director
More Films by Director: Lee Grant
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Nobody's Child about?
- 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.
- Who directed Nobody's Child?
- Nobody's Child was directed by Lee Grant.
- Who stars in Nobody's Child?
- Nobody's Child stars Marlo Thomas, Ray Baker, Caroline Kava, Kathy Baker, Campbell Lane, Vanessa Santos.
- How long is Nobody's Child?
- Nobody's Child has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Nobody's Child?
- Nobody's Child is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Nobody's Child produced?
- Nobody's Child was produced in Canada, United States of America.