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Losing Isaiah 1995 Directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal

Who decides what makes a mother?

Khaila Richards, a crack-addicted single mother, accidentally leaves her baby in a dumpster while high and returns the next day in a panic to find he is missing. In reality, the baby has been adopted by a warm-hearted social worker, Margaret Lewin, and her husband, Charles. Years later, Khaila has gone through rehab and holds a steady job. After learning that her child is still alive, she challenges Margaret for the custody.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gnere Drama
Production Company Paramount Pictures
Budget $17,000,000
Revenue $7,603,766
Release Date 17 March 1995
106 mins
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Jessica Lange Margaret Lewin
Halle Berry Khaila Richards
David Strathairn Charles Lewin
Cuba Gooding Jr. Eddie Hughes
Daisy Eagan Hannah Lewin
Samuel L. Jackson Kadar Lewis
Joie Lee Marie
Jacqueline Brookes Judge Silbowitz
Velma Austin Rehab Leader
Glenda Starr Kelly Group Leader
Joan Kohn Toby Fredericks
Patrick Clear Bill Fredericks
Mike Bacarella Liquor Store Clerk
Mike Houlihan Liquor Store Cop #1
John Beasley Garbage Man
John Judd Paramedic
Cheryl Hamada ER Nurse
Jackie Taylor ER Nurse
Valerie Shull Mrs. Ianelli
Laura Cerón NICU Woman
Jackie Samuel NICU Nurse
Deanna Dunagan Dr. Goldstein
Mike Nussbaum Dr. Jamison
Margaret Travolta Sandra Harris
Eddie Bo Smith Jr. Alley Junkie
Jaqueline Fleming File Cabinet Girl
Sibyl Offutt Tenement Woman
Greg Hollimon Tenement Man
Rick Worthy Alley Man
Valeri Ross Day Care Teacher
Jacqueline Williams Day Care Worker
Ora Jones Day Care Woman
Nicholas Foster Boy at Swings
Evan Lionel Paramedic #2
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