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Losing Isaiah

Who decides what makes a mother?
1995 | 106m | English

(6805 votes)

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Popularity: 3 (history)

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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.
Release Date: Mar 17, 1995
Director: Stephen Gyllenhaal
Writer: Naomi Foner, Seth Margolis
Genres: Drama
Keywords mother, child abuse, single parent, based on novel or book, smoking, baby, social work, drug addiction, adoption, liberation, social worker, self-abandonment, court case, custody battle, son, looking for birth parents, surrogate mother, racist, interracial relationship, extramarital affair
Production Companies Paramount Pictures
Box Office Revenue: $7,603,766
Budget: $17,000,000
Updates Updated: Feb 01, 2025
Entered: Apr 13, 2024
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Name Character
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
Donovon Ian H. McKnight Amir
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
Cheryl Hamada ER Nurse
Jackie Taylor ER Nurse
Valerie Shull Mrs. Ianelli
Laura Cerón NICU Woman
Jackie Samuels 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
Torrence W. Murphy Alley Man
Shelia-Marie Robinson Inmate
LaTaunya Bounds Inmate
Tamara Rutledge Inmate
Valeri Ross Day Care Teacher
Jacqueline Williams Day Care Worker
Ora Jones Day Care Woman
Nicholas Foster Boy at Swings
Thomica Laquice Simmons Neighbor Girl
Evan Lionel Paramedic #2
Jennifer Crystal Foley Park Nanny
Name Job
Andrzej Bartkowiak Director of Photography
Stephen Gyllenhaal Director
Mark Isham Original Music Composer
Naomi Foner Screenplay
Harvey Rosenstock Editor
William Arnold Art Direction
Seth Margolis Novel
Jeannine Oppewall Production Design
Mary Malin Costume Design
Aleta Chappelle Casting
Jay Hart Set Decoration
Name Title
Hawk Koch Producer
Sharon Owyang Associate Producer
Kimberly Brent Associate Producer
Naomi Foner Producer
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