The Pinballs

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The Pinballs

1977

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

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6 members

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Kristy McNichol

Carlie Higgins

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Sparky Marcus

Thomas J

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Johnny Doran

Harvey

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Priscilla Morrill

Mrs. Mason

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Walter Brooke

Mr. Mason

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Barry Coe

Harvey's Dad

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