Special Olympics (1978)

02/22/1978 (US) • 1h 40m

TV Movie, Drama

Overview

A widowed father struggles to hold together his family of three teenagers, one of whom is intellectually challenged and enrolled in a state school for "special" children where he finds fulfillment in his love of sports, emulating his older, athletic brother.

Top Billed Cast

Charles Durning

Carl Gallitzin

Irene Tedrow

Elmira Gallitzin

Mare Winningham

Janice Gallitzin

Philip Brown

Michael Gallitzin

George Parry

Matthew 'Matt' Gallitzin

Herb Edelman

Doug Ransom

Debra Winger

Sherrie Hensley

Constance McCashin

Trina Cunningham

James Calvin Nelson

Dr. Brennaman


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

sports

disabled child

special olympics

widower

single father

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