The Baby Dance (1998)
Two Families, One Child, No Easy Answers.
Six months pregnant and living in a beat-up tiny mobile home, Wanda LeFauve thinks she has found the solution to her problems when she agrees to meet well-to-do Rachel Luckman and her husband. The childless Luckmans are desperate to raise a baby and Wanda is anxious to find a home for her latest. They strike a deal, but as the birth parents and the potential adoptive parents get to know each other, fundamental differences emerge.
Director: Jane Anderson
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: August 23, 1998
Cast
- Laura Dern - Wanda LeFauve
- Stockard Channing - Rachel Luckman
- Peter Riegert - Richard Luckman
- Richard Lineback - Al LeFauve
- Sandra Seacat - Doreen
- Wally Dalton - Ron
- Stephen E. Miller - Dr. Selby
- Heather McEwen - Patricia
- Gillian Barber - Nurse Nancy
- Addison Ridge - Kevin
Screenplay
- Jane Anderson (Theatre Play)
- Jane Anderson (Teleplay)
Music: Terry Allen
Cinematography: Jan Kiesser
Editing: Norman Buckley
Production: Egg Pictures, Pacific Motion Pictures, Showtime Networks
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
adoption, class differences, pregnant woman, woman director
More Films by Director: Jane Anderson
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Baby Dance about?
- Six months pregnant and living in a beat-up tiny mobile home, Wanda LeFauve thinks she has found the solution to her problems when she agrees to meet well-to-do Rachel Luckman and her husband. The childless Luckmans are desperate to raise a baby and Wanda is anxious to find a home for her latest. They strike a deal, but as the birth parents and the potential adoptive parents get to know each other, fundamental differences emerge.
- Who directed The Baby Dance?
- The Baby Dance was directed by Jane Anderson.
- Who stars in The Baby Dance?
- The Baby Dance stars Laura Dern, Stockard Channing, Peter Riegert, Richard Lineback, Sandra Seacat, Wally Dalton.
- How long is The Baby Dance?
- The Baby Dance has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is The Baby Dance?
- The Baby Dance is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Baby Dance produced?
- The Baby Dance was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Baby Dance?
- The themes of The Baby Dance include: Social Commentary and Reflection.