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Baby Boom 1987 Directed by Charles Shyer

JC Wiatt, corporate powerhouse, just received an inheritance. And it sucks.

J.C. Wiatt is a talented and ambitious New York City career woman who is married to her job and working towards partner at her firm. She has a live-in relationship with Steven, a successful investment broker who, along with J.C., agreed children aren't part of the plan. J.C.'s life takes an unexpected turn when a distant relative dies and the will appoints her the caretaker of their baby girl, Elizabeth. The baby's sudden arrival causes Steven to leave, breaking off their relationship. Juggling power lunches and powdered formula, she is soon forced off the fast track by a conniving colleague and a bigoted boss. But she won't stay down for long. She'll prove to the world that a woman can have it all and on her own terms too!

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Budget $15,000,000
Revenue $26,712,476
Release Date 7 October 1987
110 mins
Cast
Diane Keaton J.C. Wiatt
Sam Shepard Dr. Jeff Cooper
Harold Ramis Steven Buchner
Kristina Kennedy Elizabeth Wiatt
Michelle Kennedy Elizabeth Wiatt
Sam Wanamaker Fritz Curtis
James Spader Ken Arrenberg
Pat Hingle Hughes Larrabee
Britt Leach Vern Boone
Mary Gross Charlotte Elkman
Elizabeth Bennett Mrs. Atwood
Beverly Todd Ann Bowen
Annie O'Donnell Wilma White
George Petrie Everett Sloane
Carol Gillies Helga Von Haupt
Hansford Rowe Sam Potts
Mary O'Sullivan Katie Potts
Linda Ellerbee Narrator (voice)
Patricia Estrin Secretary
Peter Elbling Maitre'd
Shera Danese Cloak Room Attendant
Angel David Stockboy
Nicholas Cascone Delivery Boy
Marianne Doherty Food Chain Secretary
Dori Brenner Park Mom
Jane Elliott Park Mom
Paxton Whitehead "Center" Instructor
Constance Forslund Receptionist
Billy Beck Roofer
Katherine Borowitz Yuppie Wife
Robin Bartlett Yuppie Wife
Chris Noth Yuppie Husband
Barry Heins Yuppie Husband
Kate O'Connell Store Owner
Mary Peters Postmaster
Elizabeth Philbin Nurse/Mayor
Annie Meyers-Shyer Little Girl in Vermont
Margaret Whitton Executive In Conference Room (uncredited)