Roe vs. Wade (1989)

Roe vs. Wade (1989) poster

Holly Hunter plays a lonely, single, poorly educated Texan who finds herself pregnant with no means to support a child. To avoid giving up the child, she seeks an abortion. Denied an abortion in Texas the young woman hires a novice lawyer to plead her case in the US supreme court. Eventually the law is changed, but for the character it takes longer than nine months.

Director: Gregory Hoblit
Genre: TV Movie, Drama
Runtime: 100 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: W.G. Snuffy Walden, W.G. Snuffy Walden
Cinematography: Newton Thomas Sigel
Editing: Joe Ann Fogle, Elodie Keene
Production: The Mannheim Company, NBC Productions, NBC
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Courtroom Drama

Keywords

texas, based on true story, supreme court, courtroom, abortion, legal system

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roe vs. Wade about?
Holly Hunter plays a lonely, single, poorly educated Texan who finds herself pregnant with no means to support a child. To avoid giving up the child, she seeks an abortion. Denied an abortion in Texas the young woman hires a novice lawyer to plead her case in the US supreme court. Eventually the law is changed, but for the character it takes longer than nine months.
Who directed Roe vs. Wade?
Roe vs. Wade was directed by Gregory Hoblit.
Who stars in Roe vs. Wade?
Roe vs. Wade stars Holly Hunter, Amy Madigan, Chris Mulkey, Terry O'Quinn, Stephen Tobolowsky, James Gammon.
How long is Roe vs. Wade?
Roe vs. Wade has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is Roe vs. Wade?
Roe vs. Wade is a TV Movie, Drama film.
Where was Roe vs. Wade produced?
Roe vs. Wade was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Roe vs. Wade?
The themes of Roe vs. Wade include: Courtroom Drama.