Movie: Rags to Riches

Top 7 Billed Cast

Joseph Bologna
Joseph Bologna

Nick Foley

Tisha Campbell
Tisha Campbell

Marva Foley

Blanca De Garr
Blanca De Garr

Patty Foley

Kimiko Gelman
Kimiko Gelman

Rose Foley

Heather McAdam
Heather McAdam

Nina Foley

Bridget Michele
Bridget Michele

Diane Foley

Heidi Zeigler
Heidi Zeigler

Mickey Foley

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    Feature-length TV movie (with the title card "Rags and Riches") that served as the pilot to the series that ran from 1987-1988. A wealthy businessman decides to soften his "cutthroat" image by adopting some children. He winds up adopting six girls and isn't prepared for the problems that come with them.

  • Release Date

    1987-03-09

  • Average

    9.667

  • Rating:

    4.8 starts
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  • Languages:

    English

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