Losing Isaiah (1995)

03/17/1995 1h 46m

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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.

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Cast Ages at Release

Jessica Lange

as Margaret Lewin

Born 04/20/1949, age

Halle Berry

as Khaila Richards

Born 08/14/1966, age

David Strathairn

as Charles Lewin

Born 01/26/1949, age

Cuba Gooding Jr.

as Eddie Hughes

Born 01/02/1968, age

Daisy Eagan

as Hannah Lewin

Born 11/04/1979, age

Samuel L. Jackson

as Kadar Lewis

Born 12/21/1948, age

Joie Lee

as Marie

Born 06/22/1962, age

Regina Taylor

as Gussie

Born 08/22/1960, age

LaTanya Richardson Jackson

as Caroline Jones

Born 10/21/1949, age

Jacqueline Brookes

as Judge Silbowitz

Born 07/24/1930

Died 04/26/2013, age

John Beasley

as Garbage Man

Born 06/26/1943

Died 05/30/2023, age

Laura CerĂ³n

as NICU Woman

Born 09/28/1964, age

Deanna Dunagan

as Dr. Goldstein

Born 05/25/1940, age

Mike Nussbaum

as Dr. Jamison

Born 12/29/1923

Died 12/23/2023, age

Greg Hollimon

as Tenement Man

Born 05/02/1956, age

Rick Worthy

as Alley Man

Born 03/12/1967, age