The Kid From Nowhere

The Kid From Nowhere

120 mins | Drama, Family | Jan. 4, 1982

A single mother is overprotective of her mentally challenged son which has made him angry and difficult, while she denies herself a social life. Things change for the better when the boy gains self-esteem training for the Special Olympics and his mother learns to let go.

The Kid From Nowhere

120 mins | Drama, Family | Jan. 4, 1982

The Kid From Nowhere
A single mother is overprotective of her mentally challenged son which has made him angry and difficult, while she denies herself a social life. Things change for the better when the boy gains self-esteem training for the Special Olympics and his mother learns to let go.
Producers
Original title The Kid From Nowhere
Directors Beau Bridges
Writers Judy Farrell

Cast

Susan Saint James

as Samantha 'Sam' Kandal

Beau Bridges

as Bud Herren

Loretta Swit

as Caroline Baker

Ricky Wittman

as John Kandal