Orphan Train

December. 22,1979      PG
Rating:
7.2
Trailer Synopsis Cast

A dedicated social worker organizes a train trip for a group of slum orphans in 1894, taking them from New York City to the Midwest in search of new families and new lives.

Jill Eikenberry as  Emma Symms
Linda Manz as  Sarah
Glenn Close as  Jessica
Morgan Farley as  Mr. McGarrity
Severn Darden as  Mr. Barrington
Justine Johnston as  Mrs. Comstock
Hallie Foote as  Nellie

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