The Pinballs

1977 0h 45m EN

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8.0

BANGER

★8.0TMDB · 1

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Synopsis

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Three orphans from very different backgrounds find themselves living with the same foster couple while waiting to be adopted.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Kristy McNichol
Carlie Higgins
Sparky Marcus
Thomas J
Johnny Doran
Harvey
Priscilla Morrill
Mrs. Mason
Walter Brooke
Mr. Mason
Barry Coe
Harvey's Dad

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Richard C. Bennett
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 45-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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49 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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Kristy McNichol and Sparky Marcus and Johnny Doran carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0310005 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Richard C. Bennett directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 45-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
249 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Kristy McNichol and Sparky Marcus and Johnny Doran carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0310005 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.