Losing Isaiah

6.408

106 minutes

3/17/1995

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.

Cast List

Jessica Lange
as Margaret Lewin
Halle Berry
as Khaila Richards
David Strathairn
as Charles Lewin
Cuba Gooding Jr.
as Eddie Hughes
Daisy Eagan
as Hannah Lewin
Marc John Jefferies
as Isaiah
Samuel L. Jackson
as Kadar Lewis
Joie Lee
as Marie
Regina Taylor
as Gussie
LaTanya Richardson Jackson
as Caroline Jones
Jacqueline Brookes
as Judge Silbowitz
Donovon Ian H. McKnight
as Amir
Rikkia A. Smith
as Josie
Paulette McDaniels
as Ethel
Velma Austin
as Rehab Leader
Glenda Starr Kelly
as Group Leader
Joan Kohn
as Toby Fredericks
Patrick Clear
as Bill Fredericks
Gaby Santinelli
as Heidi
Mike Bacarella
as Liquor Store Clerk
Mike Houlihan
as Liquor Store Cop #1
John Beasley
as Garbage Man
James 'Ike' Eichling
as Garbage Man
James F. Tillett
as Intern
John Judd
as Paramedic
Cheryl Hamada
as ER Nurse
Jackie Taylor
as ER Nurse
Valerie Shull
as Mrs. Ianelli
Laura Cerón
as NICU Woman
Jackie Samuels
as NICU Nurse
Deanna Dunagan
as Dr. Goldstein
Mike Nussbaum
as Dr. Jamison
Margaret Travolta
as Sandra Harris
Eddie Bo Smith Jr.
as Alley Junkie
Jaqueline Fleming
as File Cabinet Girl
Sibyl Offutt
as Tenement Woman
Greg Hollimon
as Tenement Man
Rick Worthy
as Alley Man
Torrence W. Murphy
as Alley Man
Shelia-Marie Robinson
as Inmate
LaTaunya Bounds
as Inmate
Tamara Rutledge
as Inmate
Valeri Ross
as Day Care Teacher
Jacqueline Williams
as Day Care Worker
Ora Jones
as Day Care Woman
Nicholas Foster
as Boy at Swings
Thomica Laquice Simmons
as Neighbor Girl
Evan Lionel
as Paramedic #2
Jennifer Crystal Foley
as Park Nanny