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Ellen Foster (1997)
PG-13
TV Movie | 94 min | Drama

Ellen Foster (1997)

PG-13

TV Movie | 94 min | Drama

After her mother's death, a young girl is separated from her abusive father and is sent between her various friends and relatives, always longing to find a place to call home.

Director

John Erman

Writers

Kaye Gibbons (novel) | Maria Nation (teleplay) | William Hanley (teleplay)

Producer

Composer

Cinematographer

Editor

Casting Directors

Stuart Aikins | Olivia Harris | Phyllis Huffman

Production Designer

Fred Harpman

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Edit Released

Updated Dec 14, 1997

Release date

Dec 14, 1997 (United States)

Awards

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 1 win & 4 nominations

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28 cast members

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