Orphan Train

TV Movie
1979
2h 23m

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In 1854, there were over 10,000 abandoned, orphaned children living on the streets of New York City. Out of this desperate situation was born the orphan Train. This is a fictionalized accoun... Read allIn 1854, there were over 10,000 abandoned, orphaned children living on the streets of New York City. Out of this desperate situation was born the orphan Train. This is a fictionalized account, based on actual events.In 1854, there were over 10,000 abandoned, orphaned children living on the streets of New York City. Out of this desperate situation was born the orphan Train. This is a fictionalized account, based on actual events.

Director
- William A. Graham
Writers
- Millard Lampell
- Dorothea G. Petrie
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7.2/10

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Director
- William A. Graham
Writers
- Millard Lampell
- Dorothea G. Petrie
Stars

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Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
- 2 nominations total

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Jill Eikenberry

Emma

Kevin Dobson

Carlin

Linda Manz

Sarah

Graham Fletcher-Cook

Liverpool

Melissa Michaelsen

J.P.

Charles Fields

Mouse
(as Charlie Fields)

Peter Neuman

John Femia

Tony

Sara Inglis

Annie
(as Sarah Ingliss)

Andreas Manske

Dutch

Glenn Close

Jessica

Morgan Farley

Mr. McGarrity

Severn Darden

Barrington

Scott Rogers

Bruce

Justine Johnston

Mrs. Comstock

Sue Ann Gilfillan

Mrs. Gardner

Hallie Foote

Nellie
(as Barbara Hallie-Foote)

Mike Hammett

Danny

Director
- William A. Graham
Writers
- Millard Lampell
- Dorothea G. Petrie
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This was initially envisioned as a theatrical film with then-real life couple Steve McQueen and Ali MacGraw in the leads. After the duo ended their relationship, it became a TV movie instead.

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Loved this movie

I haven't seen this movie in years, but I loved it when it back then. I'd like to see it on video or DVD. When I first saw it I didn't know at the time that these orphan trains were something that really happened. I would have to say this movie shows a sad time in American history, but also a good time for those kids lucky enough to find a better place to live.

I've been reading up on this movie here online and I knew that Jill Eikenberry was in it and she gave a very good performance, in my opinion. I did not, however, until today realize that Glenn Close is also in this movie. I will have to watch it again if I can find it to see her.