Losing Isaiah(1995)

Who decides what makes a mother?

65

1h 46m

  • Drama

Overview

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

  • 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

  • Patrick Clear

    Patrick Clear

    Bill Fredericks

  • Gaby Santinelli

    Gaby Santinelli

    Heidi

  • Mike Bacarella

    Mike Bacarella

    Liquor Store Clerk

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    Status

    Released (Mar 17, 1995)

    Budget

    $17,000,000

    Revenue

    $7,603,766

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