Losing Isaiah (1995)
Who decides what makes a mother?
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.
Director: Stephen Gyllenhaal
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date: March 17, 1995
Cast
- Jessica Lange - Margaret Lewin
- Halle Berry - Khaila Richards
- David Strathairn - Charles Lewin
- Cuba Gooding Jr. - Eddie Hughes
- Daisy Eagan - Hannah Lewin
- Marc John Jefferies - Isaiah
- Samuel L. Jackson - Kadar Lewis
- Joie Lee - Marie
- Regina Taylor - Gussie
- LaTanya Richardson Jackson - Caroline Jones
Screenplay
- Seth Margolis (Novel)
- Naomi Foner (Screenplay)
Music: Mark Isham
Cinematography: Andrzej Bartkowiak
Editing: Harvey Rosenstock
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $17M
Box Office: $8M
Original Language: en
Themes
Divorce Process and Aftermath, Addiction and Recovery, Courtroom Drama
Keywords
self-abandonment, child abuse, mother, baby, based on novel or book, court case, single parent, social worker, smoking, drug addiction, adoption, social work, son, liberation, custody battle
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Losing Isaiah about?
- 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.
- Who directed Losing Isaiah?
- Losing Isaiah was directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal.
- Who stars in Losing Isaiah?
- Losing Isaiah stars Jessica Lange, Halle Berry, David Strathairn, Cuba Gooding Jr., Daisy Eagan, Marc John Jefferies.
- How long is Losing Isaiah?
- Losing Isaiah has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is Losing Isaiah?
- Losing Isaiah is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of Losing Isaiah?
- Losing Isaiah had a budget of $17M.
- How much did Losing Isaiah gross?
- Losing Isaiah grossed $8M worldwide.
- Where was Losing Isaiah produced?
- Losing Isaiah was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Losing Isaiah?
- The themes of Losing Isaiah include: Divorce Process and Aftermath, Addiction and Recovery, Courtroom Drama.