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The Pinballs

The Pinballs

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TV Movie

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

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

45 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

26 October 1977

Country

Cast

Kristy McNichol

Kristy McNichol

Carlie Higgins

Sparky Marcus

Sparky Marcus

Thomas J

Johnny Doran

Johnny Doran

Harvey

Priscilla Morrill

Priscilla Morrill

Mrs. Mason

Walter Brooke

Walter Brooke

Mr. Mason

Barry Coe

Barry Coe

Harvey's Dad

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