Special Olympics
TV Movie · Drama
Overview
A widowed father struggles to hold together his family of three teenagers, one of whom is intellectually challenged and enrolled in a state school for "special" children where he finds fulfillment in his love of sports, emulating his older, athletic brother.
Top Cast


Charles Durning
Charles Durning
Carl Gallitzin
Charles Durning
Carl Gallitzin


Irene Tedrow
Irene Tedrow
Elmira Gallitzin
Irene Tedrow
Elmira Gallitzin


Mare Winningham
Mare Winningham
Janice Gallitzin
Mare Winningham
Janice Gallitzin


Philip Brown
Philip Brown
Michael Gallitzin
Philip Brown
Michael Gallitzin
George Parry
George Parry
Matthew 'Matt' Gallitzin
George Parry
Matthew 'Matt' Gallitzin


Herb Edelman
Herb Edelman
Doug Ransom
Herb Edelman
Doug Ransom


Debra Winger
Debra Winger
Sherrie Hensley
Debra Winger
Sherrie Hensley


Constance McCashin
Constance McCashin
Trina Cunningham
Constance McCashin
Trina Cunningham
James Calvin Nelson
James Calvin Nelson
Dr. Brennaman
James Calvin Nelson
Dr. Brennaman
Nat Simmons
Nat Simmons
Ron Burton
Nat Simmons
Ron Burton
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