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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 Cast

  • Charles Durning

    Charles Durning

    Carl Gallitzin

  • Irene Tedrow

    Irene Tedrow

    Elmira Gallitzin

  • Mare Winningham

    Mare Winningham

    Janice Gallitzin

  • Philip Brown

    Philip Brown

    Michael Gallitzin

  • George Parry

    George Parry

    Matthew 'Matt' Gallitzin

  • Herb Edelman

    Herb Edelman

    Doug Ransom

  • Debra Winger

    Debra Winger

    Sherrie Hensley

  • Constance McCashin

    Constance McCashin

    Trina Cunningham

  • James Calvin Nelson

    James Calvin Nelson

    Dr. Brennaman

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.

Rating

7.3 / 10
3 Reviews
1 Popular

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