The Pinballs

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

Cast

Kristy McNichol

as Carlie Higgins

Sparky Marcus

as Thomas J

Johnny Doran

as Harvey

Priscilla Morrill

as Mrs. Mason

Walter Brooke

as Mr. Mason

Barry Coe

as Harvey's Dad

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