Kids Like These (1987)
Bob and Joanna, both over 40 years old, have a baby with the Down syndrome. Their doctor advises them to give the child away, not to "waste their time" with a kid with a mental deficiency. But the parents decide to keep their son, to allow him a life with dignity and to support him as best as possible. And their devotion bears fruit...
Director: Georg Stanford Brown
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: November 8, 1987
Cast
- Martin Balsam - Grandpa
- Warde Q. Butler - Dr. Gastner
- Paul Cavonis - Mr. La Polla
- Richard Crenna - Bob Goodman
- Tyne Daly - Joanna Goodman
- Ja'net DuBois - Mrs. Page
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
down syndrome
More Films by Director: Georg Stanford Brown
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kids Like These about?
- Bob and Joanna, both over 40 years old, have a baby with the Down syndrome. Their doctor advises them to give the child away, not to "waste their time" with a kid with a mental deficiency. But the parents decide to keep their son, to allow him a life with dignity and to support him as best as possible. And their devotion bears fruit...
- Who directed Kids Like These?
- Kids Like These was directed by Georg Stanford Brown.
- Who stars in Kids Like These?
- Kids Like These stars Martin Balsam, Warde Q. Butler, Paul Cavonis, Richard Crenna, Tyne Daly, Ja'net DuBois.
- How long is Kids Like These?
- Kids Like These has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Kids Like These?
- Kids Like These is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Kids Like These produced?
- Kids Like These was produced in United States of America.