| Nobody's Child | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Written by | Mary Gallagher Ara Watson |
| Directed by | Lee Grant |
| Starring | Marlo Thomas Ray Baker Caroline Kava Kathy Baker |
| Theme music composer | Michael Small |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Dyson Lovell |
| Producer | Joseph Feury |
| Production location | Vancouver |
| Cinematography | Sven Nykvist |
| Editor | Alan Heim |
| Running time | 100 min. |
| Production company | Gaylord Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | CBS |
| Release | April 6, 1986 |
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Nobody's Child is a 1986 American made-for-television drama film directed by Lee Grant which won a Directors Guild of America Award. It is based on the autobiographical account of the same title by Marie Balter who was sent to a mental institution aged sixteen, with a script adapted by writers Mary Gallagher and Ara Watson.[1] The cast includes Marlo Thomas, Ray Baker, Caroline Kava, and Anna Maria Horsford.[2]
At the 38th Primetime Emmy Awards, Marlo Thomas was awarded the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Special for her role as Marie Balter in this film.
- ^ Janis Cole, Holly Dale Calling the Shots: Profiles of Women Filmmakers - Page 94 - 1993 "Q: What is the film Nobody's Child about? A: Nobody's Child is the story of Marie Boulter. The true story of Marie Boulter, who went into a mental institution when she was sixteen. And when she was thirty-six she decided she did not want to be ..."
- ^ O'Connor, John J. (1986-04-04). "MARLO THOMAS AS FORMER MENTAL-HOSPITAL PATIENT". The New York Times. Retrieved 30 June 2021.