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Losing Isaiah

Losing Isaiah

Who decides what makes a mother?
Mar 17, 19951h 46minUS
6.4
100 votes

Synopsis

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.

TitleLosing Isaiah
RealesedMar 17, 1995
WriterNaomi Foner
DirectorStephen Gyllenhaal
CountryUnited States of America
CompaniesParamount Pictures
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

Donovon Ian H. McKnight

Amir
Rikkia A. Smith

Rikkia A. Smith

Josie
Paulette McDaniels

Paulette McDaniels

Ethel
Velma Austin

Velma Austin

Rehab Leader
Glenda Starr Kelly

Glenda Starr Kelly

Group Leader
Joan Kohn

Joan Kohn

Toby Fredericks
Patrick Clear

Patrick Clear

Bill Fredericks
Gaby Santinelli

Gaby Santinelli

Heidi
Mike Bacarella

Mike Bacarella

Liquor Store Clerk
Mike Houlihan

Mike Houlihan

Liquor Store Cop #1
John Beasley

John Beasley

Garbage Man
James 'Ike' Eichling

James 'Ike' Eichling

Garbage Man
James F. Tillett

James F. Tillett

Intern
John Judd

John Judd

Paramedic
Cheryl Hamada

Cheryl Hamada

ER Nurse
Jackie Taylor

Jackie Taylor

ER Nurse
Valerie Shull

Valerie Shull

Mrs. Ianelli
Laura Cerón

Laura Cerón

NICU Woman
Jackie Samuels

Jackie Samuels

NICU Nurse
Deanna Dunagan

Deanna Dunagan

Dr. Goldstein
Mike Nussbaum

Mike Nussbaum

Dr. Jamison
Margaret Travolta

Margaret Travolta

Sandra Harris
Eddie Bo Smith Jr.

Eddie Bo Smith Jr.

Alley Junkie
Jaqueline Fleming

Jaqueline Fleming

File Cabinet Girl
Sibyl Offutt

Sibyl Offutt

Tenement Woman
Greg Hollimon

Greg Hollimon

Tenement Man
Rick Worthy

Rick Worthy

Alley Man
Torrence W. Murphy

Torrence W. Murphy

Alley Man
Shelia-Marie Robinson

Shelia-Marie Robinson

Inmate
LaTaunya Bounds

LaTaunya Bounds

Inmate
Tamara Rutledge

Tamara Rutledge

Inmate
Valeri Ross

Valeri Ross

Day Care Teacher
Jacqueline Williams

Jacqueline Williams

Day Care Worker
Ora Jones

Ora Jones

Day Care Woman
Nicholas Foster

Nicholas Foster

Boy at Swings
Thomica Laquice Simmons

Thomica Laquice Simmons

Neighbor Girl
Evan Lionel

Evan Lionel

Paramedic #2
Jennifer Crystal Foley

Jennifer Crystal Foley

Park Nanny
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