Movie

The Family Nobody Wanted

19561h 30m

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Good to know

Director: John Frankenheimer
Release date: 1956-12-20
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Status: Released

About The Family Nobody Wanted

The Family Nobody Wanted is a 1956 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by John Frankenheimer, starring Richard Joy, Lew Ayres and Nanette Fabray. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. Below you can see where to watch The Family Nobody Wanted in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A true story, it follows a pastor and his wife through forties beginning with one biological child, Donny. But the upheaval of the war years results in a number of mixed raced children that the Doss family adopt until they have 12 children.

Cast

Richard Joy

Self - Announcer

Lew Ayres

Carl Doss

Nanette Fabray

Helen Doss

Cherylene Lee

Asian Girl

Tim Hovey

Donny

Debby Hengen

Paul Birch

Clifford Botelho

Milas G. Clark, Jr.

Little Eagle Cody

Kay Colominas

Philip Coolidge

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Family Nobody Wanted in Ireland?+

The Family Nobody Wanted is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Ireland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Family Nobody Wanted on Netflix?+

The Family Nobody Wanted is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is The Family Nobody Wanted?+

The Family Nobody Wanted has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in The Family Nobody Wanted?+

The Family Nobody Wanted stars Richard Joy, Lew Ayres, Nanette Fabray, Cherylene Lee and Tim Hovey.

When did The Family Nobody Wanted come out?+

The Family Nobody Wanted is a 1956 movie directed by John Frankenheimer.

What genre is The Family Nobody Wanted?+

The Family Nobody Wanted is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed The Family Nobody Wanted?+

The Family Nobody Wanted was directed by John Frankenheimer.