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Improper Channels

Ever try communicating with a doctor... a lawyer... a computer?
1981 | 92m | English

(190 votes)

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A father brings a young child to an emergency room to get treatment for a minor injury occurring in an innocent accident, but he gets accused of child abuse. Child welfare agencies commit grossly unfair over-reactions to remove the child forcibly from the Father, who must brave the arcane system to reclaim his daughter.
Release Date: Apr 17, 1981
Director: Eric Till
Writer: Morrie Ruvinsky, Ian Sutherland, Adam Arkin
Genres: Comedy
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Production Companies Crown International Pictures, Canadian Film Development Corporation, Paragon Motion Pictures
Box Office Revenue: $0
Budget: $0
Updates Updated: Jan 30, 2026
Entered: Apr 26, 2024
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Name Character
Alan Arkin Jeffery Martley
Mariette Hartley Diana Martley
Monica Parker Gloria Washburn
Harry Ditson Harold Clevish
Sarah Stevens Nancy Martley
Martin Yan Sherman Hu
Tony Rosato Dr. Arpenthaler
Joyce Gordon Dr. Peacock
Sylvia Marie Llewellyn ER Nurse #1
Danny Higham Jack
Leslie Yeo Fred Reeves
Richard W. Farrell Fraser
Ruth Springford Mrs. Wharton
Philip Akin Motorcycle Cop
Harvey Atkin Police Sergeant
Richard Blackburn Fraser's Assistant
Jessica Booker Mrs. Gherkin
Ken Camroux-Taylor City Official
Leslie Carlson Bucci
Eugene Clark Security Guard #1
Eric Clavering Wino
Gillie Fenwick Dr. Flange
Vanya Franck Nurse on Telephone
Paul-Emile Frappier Golfer
Angela Fusco Miss Klein
Benjamin Gordon Hospital Records Man
Luba Goy Lady in Hospital
Lynda Mason Green Admissions Secretary
Tim Henry Tony
Alf Humphreys Orderly #2
Sandy Kovack Bernie
Sylvia Marie Llewellyn Emergency Nurse #1
Kate Lynch Pediatric Nurse
David Main Police Chief
Al Maini Lab Technician
Jane Mallett Burger King Lady
Kate McDonald Mrs. Narcopoulis
Marianne McIsaac Switchboard Operator
Harry McWilliams Old Iron Ball
Patrick Patterson Security Guard #2
Wayne Robson Prisoner
Patrick Rose Harry
Stephanie Shouldus Emergency Nurse #2
Ted Turner Night Watchman
Linda Verry Burger King Girl
Mary Charlotte Wilcox Orphanage Secretary
Elias Zarou Mr. Narcopoulis
Name Job
Morrie Ruvinsky Writer
Ian Sutherland Writer
Micky Erbe Original Music Composer
Maribeth Solomon Original Music Composer
Thom Noble Editor
Ali Karnick Casting
Eric Till Director
Adam Arkin Writer
Anthony B. Richmond Director of Photography
Maria Armstrong Casting
Ninkey Dalton Art Direction
Charles Dunlop Art Direction
Name Title
Jon Slan Executive Producer
Morrie Ruvinsky Producer
Alfred Pariser Producer
Mike Burns Associate Producer
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