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The Kidnapping of Baby John Doe

19871h 37mPeter Gerretsen
IMDb 5.7

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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 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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What is The Kidnapping of Baby John Doe (1987) about?

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…

Who stars in The Kidnapping of Baby John Doe?

The Kidnapping of Baby John Doe stars Jayne Eastwood (Joan), George Millenbach (Barry), Janet-Laine Green (Judy), Geoffrey Bowes (Hank), Helen Hughes (Aunt Helen). The film was directed by Peter Gerretsen.

How long is The Kidnapping of Baby John Doe?

The Kidnapping of Baby John Doe has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1987.

Is The Kidnapping of Baby John Doe worth watching?

The Kidnapping of Baby John Doe holds an IMDb rating of 5.7/10. Fans of Drama, TV Movie are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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