In the Best Interest of the Child (1990)
Directed by David Greene / Phillip Noyce
Genres - Drama |
Sub-Genres - Courtroom Drama, Crime Drama |
Release Date - Jul 22, 1990 (USA - Unknown) |
Run Time - 100 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Hal Erickson
In the Best Interest of the Child was not based on a true story. That's the official line adopted by producer Robert A. Papazian, even though the plot of this made-for-TV movie would seem to be inspired by the exploits of the real-life Dr. Elizabeth Morgan. True or no, there's plenty of conviction in this story of a young woman (Meg Tilly) who risks imprisonment for the sake of her daughter. Having learned that her ex-husband is molesting the child, Ms. Tilly "kidnaps" the girl and heads off to parts unknown.
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custody-battle, daughter, ex-husband, imprisonment, woman, molestation