

Her Desperate Choice
1996-09-14 · 92 min · ★ 6.1
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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- Directors
- Michael M. Scott
- Production companies
- Carroll Newman Productions, Hearst Entertainment Productions, Lifetime
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Faith FordJody Murdock / Sarah Parker
Hanna HallSamantha / Sammy
Kyle SecorJim Rossi
Nigel BennettRaskin
Alex CarterMarcus Perry
Lynne CormackGrace
Corinne ConleyJody's Mother
Mimi KuzykDr. Baskin
Philip WilliamsFrank
Martin RoachMike Donner
Jackie RichardsonFrances
Deborah GroverKathy (Shelter)
Vickie PapavsMarnie
David HubandState Trooper
Ann-Marie MacDonaldTeacher
Douglas O'KeeffeClassroom Cop
Michael J. ReynoldsJim's Father
Michael Eric KramerArron Miller
Matt CookeSpringfield SheriffTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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