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Feature film — 1995

Losing Isaiah (1995)

6.51h 46mDrama

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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A high-signal pick with 111 votes.

Paramount Pictures

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Director: Stephen Gyllenhaal

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Cast & crew

Jessica Lange as Margaret Lewin

Jessica Lange

Margaret Lewin

Halle Berry as Khaila Richards

Halle Berry

Khaila Richards

David Strathairn as Charles Lewin

David Strathairn

Charles Lewin

Cuba Gooding Jr. as Eddie Hughes

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Eddie Hughes

Daisy Eagan as Hannah Lewin

Daisy Eagan

Hannah Lewin

Marc John Jefferies as Isaiah

Marc John Jefferies

Isaiah

Samuel L. Jackson as Kadar Lewis

Samuel L. Jackson

Kadar Lewis

Joie Lee as Marie

Joie Lee

Marie

Regina Taylor as Gussie

Regina Taylor

Gussie

LaTanya Richardson Jackson as Caroline Jones

LaTanya Richardson Jackson

Caroline Jones

Jacqueline Brookes as Judge Silbowitz

Jacqueline Brookes

Judge Silbowitz

D

Donovon Ian H. McKnight

Amir

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