Orphan Train

PG
2h 23m
1979
5.8 /10 (4)

An uplifting adventure for the whole family

Overview

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.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1979-12-22

Top Billed Cast

Jill Eikenberry

Emma Symms

Kevin Dobson

Frank Carlin

Linda Manz

Sarah

Graham Fletcher-Cook

Liverpool

Melissa Michaelsen

J.P.

Glenn Close

Jessica

Morgan Farley

Mr. McGarrity

Severn Darden

Mr. Barrington

Charles Fields

Mouse

Peter Neuman

Ben

John Femia

Tony

Sara Inglis

Annie

Andreas Manske

Dutch

Scott Rogers

Bruce

Justine Johnston

Mrs. Comstock

Sue Ann Gilfillan

Mrs. Gardner

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