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A Special Kind of Love

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Widowed father Carl Gallitzin (Charles Durning) is faced with the task of raising three children alone, one of whom, the 14-year-old Matthew (George Parry), is mentally challenged. When Matthew becomes frustrated with the difficulties of his daily life, the boy's father enrolls him in an institution where he develops a love for athletics. With the support of fellow students and instructors, Matthew begins to excel at sports. Eventually, his newfound talent lands him in the Special Olympics.
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Synopsis Widowed father Carl Gallitzin (Charles Durning) is faced with the task of raising three children alone, one of whom, the 14-year-old Matthew (George Parry), is mentally challenged. When Matthew becomes frustrated with the difficulties of his daily life, the boy's father enrolls him in an institution where he develops a love for athletics. With the support of fellow students and instructors, Matthew begins to excel at sports. Eventually, his newfound talent lands him in the Special Olympics.
Director
Lee Philips
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 40m