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The Children Nobody Wanted is a 1981 American made-for-television drama film based on the true story of child advocate Tom Butterfield (1940–1982), the youngest bachelor to become a legal foster parent in the state of Missouri, and his creation of the Butterfield Ranch.
Original Release
12/05/1981
US Release
12/05/1981
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Fredric Lehne | Tom Butterfield |
| Michelle Pfeiffer | Jennifer Williams |
| Matt Clark | Bill Westbrook |
| Noble Willingham | McNaulty |
| Anne Haney | Mrs. Lightheart |
| Joey Turley | Joey |
| Barbara Barrie | Hanna |
| Jerry Hardin | Dr. Watson |
| F. William Parker | George Meuschke |
| Earl Boen | Madden |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Fredric Lehne | Tom Butterfield |
| Michelle Pfeiffer | Jennifer Williams |
| Matt Clark | Bill Westbrook |
| Noble Willingham | McNaulty |
| Anne Haney | Mrs. Lightheart |
| Joey Turley | Joey |
| Barbara Barrie | Hanna |
| Jerry Hardin | Dr. Watson |
| F. William Parker | George Meuschke |
| Earl Boen | Madden |
| Ryan Barcroft | The Butter Boys - Andrew |
| Patrick Holcer | The Butter Boys - Dwayne |
| James Spinks III | The Butter Boys - Zim |
| Van Stapleton | The Butter Boys - Bobby |
| Gary Riefle | The Butter Boys - Pete |
| John Murphy | The Butter Boys - Danny |
| Ron Christopher Nielsen | The Butter Boys - Ray |
| Jeffrey Todd Nielsen | The Butter Boys - Billy |
| Sonja Lanzener | Nurse |
| Gary Houston | Sadistic Orderly |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Daniel H. Blatt | Producer |
| Tom Butterfield | Producer |
| Robert Singer | Producer |
