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About
Elmer Jackson, a carpenter in a small Californian town in the 1930s, struggles to bring up his 4 young boys after the death of his wife. He is horrified when the government (citing trumped-up charges of parental neglect) places the boys into various foster homes and institutions, unaware of the abuse that boys would then be subjected to. The conditions imposed by the court and the difficulties caused by the Depression make Elmer's determined and vigorous quest to find his boys extremely difficult. His second wife helps him to regain custody.
Theatrical
Oct 11, 1987
Director
Writer
Producers
Music
Studio
Tamara Asseyev Productions, New World International
Cast
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Mark Harmon
Elmer Jackson
D
Diana Scarwid
Anna Jackson
R
Rosemary Dunsmore
Florence Jackson
D
Donnelly Rhodes
Dr. Northfield
B
Blu Mankuma
Jack
J
Janet Wright
Waitress
M
Mark Hildreth
Raymond 3
S
Stephen E. Miller
Ben
R
Ryan Francis
Wayne 2
A
Alex Diakun
Foreman
P
Pat Bermel
Patrolman
A
Alex Bruhanski
Hospital Cop
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Linda Darlow
Welfare Officer
D
Dana Still
Supervisor
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Kaj-Erik Eriksen
Kid in Window (uncredited)
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Michael Robinson
Sailor (uncredited)
