Losing Isaiah

Losing Isaiah

1995
1h 46m
6.5

6.5/10

103 votes • View on IMDb

"Who decides what makes a mother?"

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.

Status: Released

Budget: $17,000,000

Revenue: $7,603,766

Language: EN

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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

Donovon Ian H. McKnight
Donovon Ian H. McKnight

Amir

Key Crew

Hawk Koch
Producer
Naomi Foner
Producer
Stephen Gyllenhaal
Director
Naomi Foner
Screenplay