
Orphan Train
1979-12-22 · 143 min · ★ 5.9
A dedicated social worker organizes a train trip for a group of slum orphans in 1894, taking them from New York City to the Midwest in search of new families and new lives.
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- Directors
- William A. Graham
- Production companies
- EMI Television, Roger Gimbel Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Jill EikenberryEmma Symms
Linda ManzSarah
Graham Fletcher-CookLiverpool
Glenn CloseJessica
Morgan FarleyMr. McGarrity
Severn DardenMr. Barrington
Justine JohnstonMrs. Comstock
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