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Love Child

Love Child

Love Child
1982 1h 36m5.2

Love Child

“At 19 they took away her freedom. At 20 they tried to take her baby.”

RomanceDramaCrime
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The true story of Terry Jean Moore, a young woman who is imprisoned for seven years on account of a "five-dollar" robbery. While in prison, she gets pregnant by a jailer and must fight to keep her child.

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DirectorLarry Peerce
ScreenplayAnne Gerard, Katherine Specktor
StatusReleased
ReleasedOctober 15, 1982
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 36m
Budget$50,091
Revenue$112,940
Profit+$62,849
Rating⭐ 5.2 / 10
IMDb⭐ 5.7 / 10
Votes6
GenresRomance, Drama, Crime
StudioThe Ladd Company

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Cast

Amy Madigan

Amy Madigan

Terry Jean Moore

Beau Bridges

Beau Bridges

Jack Hansen

Mackenzie Phillips

Mackenzie Phillips

J.J.

Albert Salmi

Albert Salmi

Capt. Ellis

Joanna Merlin

Joanna Merlin

Mrs. Sturgis

Margaret Whitton

Margaret Whitton

Jacki Steinberg

Lewis Smith

Lewis Smith

Jesse Chaney

Dennis Lipscomb

Dennis Lipscomb

Arthur Brady

Anna Maria Horsford

Anna Maria Horsford

Mara

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Michael Shane

Judge Hare

Randy Lowell

Randy Lowell

Striker

Rhea Perlman

Rhea Perlman

June Burns

Luis Ávalos

Luis Ávalos

Tony

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Richard Liberty

Police Officer

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Patrick Sullivan

Police Officer #2

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Juanita Mahone

Cecily

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Richard Whiting

Judge Weston

Mary McCusker

Mary McCusker

Jeanette

Jody Wilson

Jody Wilson

Sergeant Benson

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William Leonard

Judge Powell

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Madeline Kiggins

Guard

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Matthew Peerce

Boy in Car

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Dara Murphy

Nancy

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Candy Trabuco

Vanessa

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Sarah Zinsser

Sarah

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Cheryl King

Van Inmate

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Pat Mann

Correctional Officer Parker

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Shaunery Stevens

Jack's Son

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John Archie

Jail Guard

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Ellen Beck

Rabbit

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Susan Batson

Brenda

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Pat Williams

Lida (as Patricia Williams)

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Carolle Rousseau

Evelyn (as Carole Russo)

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Jill-Rene Weissman

Stefanie

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Terry Jean Moore

Amy

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Zelda Patterson

Other Girl

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Richard Hunsinger

Correctional Officer

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Carol Chaput

County Jail Guard

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Al Kiggins

Correctional Officer

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Raymond Peters

Correctional Officer

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Annette Foosaner

Woman in Yard

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Norma Davids

Bonnie

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Ronne Mickey

Faith

🎭

Tame Connolly

Norma

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Lisa Carole May

Vicki

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Lynn Latham

Claudia

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Sterling Swanson

Officer

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Thomas Monahan

B.C.I. Officer

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Alan Minor

County Jail Guard

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Renata Hickey

Inmate (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Love Child

Where can I watch Love Child?

Love Child (1982) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Love Child about?

The true story of Terry Jean Moore, a young woman who is imprisoned for seven years on account of a "five-dollar" robbery. While in prison, she gets pregnant by a jailer and must fight to keep her child.

Who directed Love Child?

Love Child (1982) was directed by Larry Peerce. The film is a Romance, Drama production with a runtime of 1h 36m, rated 5.2/10.

How long is Love Child?

Love Child runs 1h 36m (96 minutes total). Audience rating: 5.2/10 from 6 votes. Genre: Romance, Drama.

Is Love Child worth watching?

Love Child is rated 5.2/10 by 6 viewers — below average. A good pick for Romance and Drama fans.