The Kidnapping of Baby John Doe
The Kidnapping of Baby John Doe is a 1987 film released on 1st July; Peter Gerretsen directed the film which stars Jayne Eastwood, Janet-Laine Green, and Helen Hughes.
Plot
A mother gives birth to an infant with Down Syndrome. The doctor advises that the child has multiple medical problems and advises that she "allow nature to take it's course". The child's crib is pushed into a closet because the hospital staff can no longer stand his screams as he is not being fed. One of the nurses smuggles him out of the hospital and has an intern come to do the minor but lifesaving corrective surgery on her kitchen table.
Cast (5)
Jayne Eastwood
Age at Filming ≈ 40
Janet-Laine Green
Age at Filming ≈ 35
Helen Hughes
Age at Filming ≈ 68
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Production Companies
Norstar Releasing
The Kidnapping of Baby John Doe Stats
Cast Age
Estimated Ages At Time of Filming
20% 30-39
20% 40-49
20% 60-69
40% Unknown
Cast Genders
Who Is Most Represented
60% Female
40% Male
Good/Bad Characters
More Heroes of Villains?
100% Neutral/Unknown
Character Types
What Characters Feature
100% Unknown
The Kidnapping of Baby John Doe FAQ
When was The Kidnapping of Baby John Doe released?
The Kidnapping of Baby John Doe was released 36 years ago, on Wednesday July 1st, 1987.