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Her Desperate Choice

"To stay... To fight... To run."

1996-09-14 Drama 1hr 32m

Despite allegations of child sexual abuse against Jody's ex-husband Marcus, the court orders joint custody of their daughter Samantha. Jody faces a choice of turning Samantha over to Marcus or taking her on the run and risk kidnapping charges. Pursued by both the FBI and a private detective, Jody and Samantha are hunted, fleeing from town to town with the help of an underground network set up to help women and children escape from abuse. Based on a true story. 

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Storyline

Despite allegations of child sexual abuse against Jody's ex-husband Marcus, the court orders joint custody of their daughter Samantha. Jody faces a choice of turning Samantha over to Marcus or taking her on the run and risk kidnapping charges. Pursued by both the FBI and a private detective, Jody and Samantha are hunted, fleeing from town to town with the help of an underground network set up to help women and children escape from abuse. Based on a true story. 

  • Released
    1996-09-14
  • Revenue
    n/a
  • Budget
    n/a
  • Runtime
    1hr 32m
  • Genre
    Drama, TV Movie
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
  • imdb-logo
    6
  • Production
    Carroll Newman Productions, Hearst Entertainment Productions

Crew

Michael M. Scott
Director
Vivienne Radkoff
Screenplay
Keywords:
massachusetts support custody battle based on true story helplessness shelter private investigator on the run fear grandmother network divorced couple protective mother mother daughter relationship child sexual abuse evasion

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Cast

Faith Ford

Faith Ford
Jody Murdock / Sarah Parker
Hanna Hall

Hanna Hall
Samantha / Sammy
Kyle Secor

Kyle Secor
Jim Rossi
Nigel Bennett

Nigel Bennett
Raskin
Alex Carter

Alex Carter
Marcus Perry
Lynne Cormack

Lynne Cormack
Grace
Corinne Conley

Corinne Conley
Jody's Mother
Mimi Kuzyk

Mimi Kuzyk
Dr. Baskin
Philip Williams

Philip Williams
Frank
Martin Roach

Martin Roach
Mike Donner
Jackie Richardson

Jackie Richardson
Frances
Deborah Grover

Deborah Grover
Kathy (Shelter)
Vickie Papavs

Vickie Papavs
Marnie
Christina Collins

Christina Collins
Myrna Goodman
David Huband

David Huband
State Trooper
Ann-Marie MacDonald

Ann-Marie MacDonald
Teacher
Douglas O'Keeffe

Douglas O'Keeffe
Classroom Cop
Michael J. Reynolds

Michael J. Reynolds
Jim's Father
Michael Eric Kramer

Michael Eric Kramer
Arron Miller
Matt Cooke

Matt Cooke
Springfield Sheriff
Scott Wickware

Scott Wickware
Park Detective
Fiona Highet

Fiona Highet
FBI Agent
Peter Snider

Peter Snider
Girl's Father
Howard Hoover

Howard Hoover
Mac
Kirsten Kieferle

Kirsten Kieferle
Ronni
Desmond Campbell

Desmond Campbell
Jonnstown Cop
Victoria Mitchell

Victoria Mitchell
Lucy
Sarah Rosen Fruitman

Sarah Rosen Fruitman
Sammy's Friend
David Collins

David Collins
Clerk

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