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Immediate Family(1989)
Status: Released
Date: 1989-10-27
59%
36 Votes
Time: 1h 35m
The toughest choices are made with the heart.
Overview:
Linda and Michael, married for ten years, desperately want a baby and turn to an adoption agency which introduces them to Lucy, a teenage girl expecting her first baby. The three agree that Linda and Michael will adopt Lucy's baby and that Lucy will sign away custody. Things don't go quite to plan however..
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies: 
Sanford/Pillsbury Productions
Movie: Immediate Family
Top 10 Billed Cast
Glenn Close
Linda Spector
James Woods
Michael Spector
Mary Stuart Masterson
Lucy Moore
Kevin Dillon
Sam
Linda Darlow
Lawyer Susan Drew
Jane Greer
Michael's Mother
Mimi Kennedy
Eli's Mom
Charles Levin
Eli's Dad
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