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      A Special Kind of Love

      1978 1h 40m Drama List
      Reviews 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. Read More Read Less

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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