LOSING ISAIAH (1995)

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Losing Isaiah
Who decides what makes a mother?
Drama
March 17, 1995
English
1h 46m
United States
Paramount Pictures
$17,000,000
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.
Cast & Characters
Jessica Lange
Margaret Lewin
Halle Berry
Khaila Richards
David Strathairn
Charles Lewin
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Eddie Hughes
Daisy Eagan
Hannah Lewin
Marc John Jefferies
Isaiah
Samuel L. Jackson
Kadar Lewis
Joie Lee
Marie
Regina Taylor
Gussie
LaTanya Richardson Jackson
Caroline Jones
Jacqueline Brookes
Judge Silbowitz
Rikkia A. Smith
Josie
Paulette McDaniels
Ethel
Velma Austin
Rehab Leader
Glenda Starr Kelly
Group Leader
Joan Kohn
Toby Fredericks
Patrick Clear
Bill Fredericks
Gaby Santinelli
Heidi
Mike Bacarella
Liquor Store Clerk
Mike Houlihan
Liquor Store Cop #1
John Beasley
Garbage Man
James 'Ike' Eichling
Garbage Man
James F. Tillett
Intern
John Judd
Paramedic
Crew
Stephen Gyllenhaal
Director
Seth Margolis
Novel
Naomi Foner
Screenplay
Mark Isham
Original Music Composer
Andrzej Bartkowiak
Director of Photography
Naomi Foner
Producer
Hawk Koch
Producer