Overview

A widowed father struggles to hold together his family of three teenagers, one of whom is intellectually challenged and enrolled in a state school for "special" children where he finds fulfillment in his love of sports, emulating his older, athletic brother.

Cast

Charles Durning, Irene Tedrow, Mare Winningham, Philip Brown, George Parry, Herb Edelman, Debra Winger, Constance McCashin

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What is "Special Olympics" about?

A widowed father struggles to hold together his family of three teenagers, one of whom is intellectually challenged and enrolled in a state school for "special" children where he finds fulfillment in his love of sports, emulating his older, athletic brother.

When was "Special Olympics" released?

Special Olympics was released in 1978.

Who stars in "Special Olympics"?

The cast includes Charles Durning, Irene Tedrow, Mare Winningham, Philip Brown.

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