On December 14, 1997, a made-for-television film based on the book was aired on CBS as a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie, and is now on DVD. The movie was directed by John Erman, screenplay by Maria Nation and William Hanley. The movie is rated PG-13 for some abusive treatment of a child, and is 120 minutes including commercials. The movie was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.Cast:Julie Harris - Lenora NelsonJena Malone - Ellen FosterTed Levine - Bill HammondGlynnis O'Connor - Charlotte Nelson HammondDebra Monk - Aunt NadineKimberly J. Brown - DoraBarbara Garrick - Aunt BetsyKate Burton - AbigailZeljko Ivanek - Chief InspectorLynne Moody - Mrs. DouglasBill Nunn - Mr. DouglasAllison Jones - Starletta DouglasAmanda Peet - Julia HobbsTimothy Olyphant - Roy Hobbs[edit]