Name: Special Olympics
Genre: drama, tv-movie
Released: 1978
Duration: 100 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Charles Durning, Irene Tedrow, Mare Winningham, Philip Brown, George Parry

Special Olympics (1978) — drama, tv-movie film. Directed by Lee Philips. Starring Charles Durning, Irene Tedrow, Mare Winningham, Philip Brown.

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A family drama about a widowed father raising his intellectually challenged son who finds purpose through sports

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Director

Lee Philips
Cast

as Carl Gallitzin

Charles Durning
Cast

as Elmira Gallitzin

Irene Tedrow
Cast

as Janice Gallitzin

Mare Winningham
Cast

as Michael Gallitzin

Philip Brown
Cast

as Matthew 'Matt' Gallitzin

George Parry
Cast

as Doug Ransom

Herb Edelman
Cast

as Sherrie Hensley

Debra Winger
Cast

as Trina Cunningham

Constance McCashin
Cast

as Dr. Brennaman

James Calvin Nelson
Cast

as Ron Burton

Nat Simmons
Cast

as Kevin

Kevin Condit
Cast

as Bruce

Bruce Bliven

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