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The Kidnapping of Baby John Doe (1987) [N/A]

Featuring:
Jayne Eastwood, George Millenbach, Janet-Laine Green

Written by:
Peter Gerretsen

Directed by:
Peter Gerretsen


Release Date:
July 1, 1987

Original Title:
The Kidnapping of Baby John Doe

Production Companies:
Norstar Releasing

Production Countries:
Canada

Ratings / Certifications:
 N/A

Runtime: 97

Overview from TheMovieDB

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.

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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 its course". The child's crib is pushed into a closet because the hos...

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Rankings and Honors

The Kidnapping of Baby John Doe (1987) on IMDb
Internet Movie Database 5.7/10
Awards Won: 1 nomination

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Production

Director:
Peter Gerretsen

Director of Photography:
Douglas Koch

Editor:
Michael Todd

Executive Producer:
Don Haig

Music:
Heather Conkie

Producer:
Patricia Gerretsen

Writer:
Peter Gerretsen

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