
Born Too Soon
1993-04-25 · 95 min · ★ 6.0
American television film about the life of Emily Butterfield, a baby girl who was born prematurely and died 53 days after her birth.
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Production details
- Directors
- Noel Nosseck
- Production companies
- Adam Productions, Republic Pictures, Republic Television
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Michael MoriartyFox Butterfield
Pamela ReedElizabeth Mehren
Terry O'QuinnDr. Friedman
Joanna GleasonAnnemarie
Elizabeth RuscioDr. Jane Gerstner
Tina LiffordLatanya
Christianne HirtCarol
Christine AvilaMrs. Diaz
Jay BrazeauDr. Wolf
Kimberley WarnatSarah Butterfield
Kaj-Erik EriksenEthan Butterfield
Denis SimpsonJeff
Kelli FoxThe Nurse
Hiro KanagawaResident
Freda PerryEdna
Brenda CrichlowFlight Attendant
Eli GabayWriter
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