Love, Mary

Oct 8, 1985

1h 40m

★ 5.0

Overview

A teen, who is always in trouble in school and has been sent to reform school, turns her life around when a counselor discovers she is dyslexic.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

CBS Entertainment Productions

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Cast

Mary Groda-Lewis

Kristy McNichol

Fannie Groda

Matt Clark

David Lewis

David Paymer

Rachel Martin

Rachel Ticotin

Christine Groda

Piper Laurie

Jill

Leslie Wing

Dr. Sitton

Wayne Robson

Beatrice Symes

Dorothy Dells

Dr. Miller

David Sage

Jeanine

Romy Walthall

Delia

Lycia Naff

Christopher

David Faustino

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