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.

Cast (49)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

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

Jacqueline Brookes

Judge Silbowitz

D

Donovon Ian H. McKnight

Amir

R

Rikkia A. Smith

Josie

P

Paulette McDaniels

Ethel

V

Velma Austin

Rehab Leader

G

Glenda Starr Kelly

Group Leader

J

Joan Kohn

Toby Fredericks

Patrick Clear

Bill Fredericks

Gaby Santinelli

Heidi

Mike Bacarella

Liquor Store Clerk

M

Mike Houlihan

Liquor Store Cop #1

John Beasley

Garbage Man

J

James 'Ike' Eichling

Garbage Man

J

James F. Tillett

Intern

John Judd

Paramedic

Cheryl Hamada

ER Nurse

J

Jackie Taylor

ER Nurse

V

Valerie Shull

Mrs. Ianelli

Laura Cerón

NICU Woman

J

Jackie Samuel

NICU Nurse

Deanna Dunagan

Dr. Goldstein

Mike Nussbaum

Dr. Jamison

Margaret Travolta

Sandra Harris

Eddie Bo Smith Jr.

Alley Junkie

Jaqueline Fleming

File Cabinet Girl

S

Sibyl Offutt

Tenement Woman

Greg Hollimon

Tenement Man

Rick Worthy

Alley Man

T

Torrence W. Murphy

Alley Man

S

Shelia-Marie Robinson

Inmate

L

LaTaunya Bounds

Inmate

T

Tamara Rutledge

Inmate

Valeri Ross

Day Care Teacher

Jacqueline Williams

Day Care Worker

Ora Jones

Day Care Woman

N

Nicholas Foster

Boy at Swings

T

Thomica Laquice Simmons

Neighbor Girl

E

Evan Lionel

Paramedic #2

Jennifer Crystal Foley

Park Nanny

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