The Baby Dance
“Two Families, One Child, No Easy Answers.”
Synopsis
Six months pregnant and living in a beat-up tiny mobile home, Wanda LeFauve thinks she has found the solution to her problems when she agrees to meet well-to-do Rachel Luckman and her husband. The childless Luckmans are desperate to raise a baby and Wanda is anxious to find a home for her latest. They strike a deal, but as the birth parents and the potential adoptive parents get to know each other, fundamental differences emerge.
Top Cast
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Laura Dern
Wanda LeFauve
Stockard Channing
Rachel Luckman
Peter Riegert
Richard Luckman
Richard Lineback
Al LeFauve
Sandra Seacat
Doreen
Wally Dalton
Ron
Stephen E. Miller
Dr. Selby
Heather McEwen
Patricia
Gillian Barber
Nurse Nancy
Addison Ridge
Kevin
Russell Hixson
Brian
John Brynelson
Robby
Donna Lysell
Roz
Kate Robbins
Miss Maddy
Avery Raskin
Ray
Ted Stuart
Duncan
Linda Darlow
Neighbor Woman
Tom Heaton
Dog Owner
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jane Anderson
- Screenplay & Story
- Jane Anderson
- Original Score
- Terry Allen
- Original Title
- The Baby Dance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Egg Pictures, Pacific Motion Pictures, Showtime Networks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jane Anderson
Jane Anderson
Terry Allen
Jan Kiesser
Norman Buckley
Tony Allard, Vicky Herman, Robert Halmi Jr., Meg LeFauve, Jodie Foster
Department Leadership Roster
Jane Anderson
Director
Vicky Herman
Producer
Gregory Mah
Costume Design
Meg LeFauve
Producer
Norman Buckley
Editor
Brent Thomas
Production Design
Terry Allen
Original Music Composer
Jan Kiesser
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Baby Dance
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What is The Baby Dance about?
Six months pregnant and living in a beat-up tiny mobile home, Wanda LeFauve thinks she has found the solution to her problems when she agrees to meet well-to-do Rachel Luckman and her husband. The childless Luckmans are desperate to raise a baby and Wanda is anxious to find a home for her latest. They strike a deal, but as the birth parents and the potential adoptive parents get to know each other, fundamental differences emerge.
Who directed The Baby Dance?
The Baby Dance was directed by Jane Anderson.
Who stars in The Baby Dance?
The principal cast of The Baby Dance includes Laura Dern, Stockard Channing, Peter Riegert, Richard Lineback, Sandra Seacat.
When was The Baby Dance released and how long is it?
The Baby Dance was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Baby Dance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Baby Dance was composed by Terry Allen.