In the Best Interest of the Child (1990)
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In the Best Interest of the Child was not based on a true story. That's the official line adopted by producer Robert A. Papazian, even though the plot of this made-for-TV movie would seem to be inspired by the exploits of the real-life Dr. Elizabeth Morgan. True or no, there's plenty of conviction in this story of a young woman (Meg Tilly) who risks imprisonment for the sake of her daughter. Having learned that her ex-husband is molesting the child, Ms. Tilly "kidnaps" the girl and heads off to parts unknown. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- Meg Tilly - Jennifer Colton
- Michael O'Keefe - Walt Colton
- Marta Woodward
- Angela Bassett - Lori
- James Eckhouse - Chilton
- Jim Byrnes - Kurt
- Tom Irwin - Frank
- Sierra Pecheur - Dr. Garfield
- Robin Pearson Rose
- Ed Begley, Jr. - Howard Feldon
- Michele Greene - Nora
- David Wohl - Judge Dunham
- Lance Davis - Dr. Roedicker
- Peter Hansen - Dr. Innes
- Rosanna Huffman - Mrs. Thacker
- Maria O'Brien - Carla
- Roger Rook - Sgt. Blaine
- Kenneth Tigar - Fred Hulbert
- Director(s):
- David Greene
- Writer(s):
- Hal Sitowitz
- Producer(s):
- James G. Hirsch, Robert A. Papazian
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