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Losing Isaiah

Losing Isaiah
★ 6.5/10•1995•1h 46m•R•Drama

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.

Naomi Foner · Screenplay

Stephen Gyllenhaal · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 46m
LanguageEN
Release DateMar 17, 1995
Budget$17,000,000
Revenue$7,603,766

Actors

Jessica Lange

Jessica Lange

Margaret Lewin

Halle Berry

Halle Berry

Khaila Richards

David Strathairn

David Strathairn

Charles Lewin

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Eddie Hughes

Daisy Eagan

Daisy Eagan

Hannah Lewin

Marc John Jefferies

Marc John Jefferies

Isaiah

Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson

Kadar Lewis

Joie Lee

Joie Lee

Marie

Regina Taylor

Regina Taylor

Gussie

LaTanya Richardson Jackson

LaTanya Richardson Jackson

Caroline Jones

Jacqueline Brookes

Jacqueline Brookes

Judge Silbowitz

Donovon Ian H. McKnight

Amir

Rikkia A. Smith

Josie

Paulette McDaniels

Ethel

Velma Austin

Rehab Leader

Glenda Starr Kelly

Group Leader

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