The Baby Maker
“The beauty of creating life. The freedom to give it away...”
Synopsis
Tish Gray had a baby and gave it up for adoption. She is contacted by a second childless couple who want her to have the husband's baby because of the wife's inability to have children. She accepts but finds that knowing the parents, and developing a relationship with them for the entire pregnancy complicates the simple arrangement.
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Barbara Hershey
Tish Gray
Collin Wilcox Paxton
Suzanne
Sam Groom
Jay Wilcox
Scott Glenn
Tad Jacks
Jeannie Berlin
Charlotte
Lily Valenty
Mrs. Culnick
Helena Kallianiotes
Wanda
Jeff Siggins
Dexter
Phyllis Coates
Tish's Mother
Madge Kennedy
Tish's Grandmother
Ray Hemphill
Toy Store "Killer"
Paul Linke
Sam
Bobby Pickett
Dr. Sims
Sam Francis
The Single Wing Turquoise Bird
Alan Keesling
The Single Wing Turquoise Bird
Peter Mays
The Single Wing Turquoise Bird
Jonathan Greene
The Single Wing Turquoise Bird
Jonathan Lippinott
The Single Wing Turquoise Bird
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Bridges
- Screenplay & Story
- James Bridges, Marsha Karlin
- Original Score
- Fred Karlin
- Original Title
- The Baby Maker
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Robert Wise Productions, National General Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Bridges
James Bridges, Marsha Karlin
Fred Karlin
Charles Rosher Jr.
Walter Thompson
Richard Goldstone, Jack Larson, Robert Wise
Department Leadership Roster
James Bridges
Director
Richard Goldstone
Producer
James Bridges
Writer
Charles Rosher Jr.
Director of Photography
Fred Karlin
Original Music Composer
Walter Thompson
Editor
Jack Larson
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Baby Maker
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What is The Baby Maker about?
Tish Gray had a baby and gave it up for adoption. She is contacted by a second childless couple who want her to have the husband's baby because of the wife's inability to have children. She accepts but finds that knowing the parents, and developing a relationship with them for the entire pregnancy complicates the simple arrangement.
Who directed The Baby Maker?
The Baby Maker was directed by James Bridges.
Who stars in The Baby Maker?
The principal cast of The Baby Maker includes Barbara Hershey, Collin Wilcox Paxton, Sam Groom, Scott Glenn, Jeannie Berlin.
When was The Baby Maker released and how long is it?
The Baby Maker was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for The Baby Maker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Baby Maker was composed by Fred Karlin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Baby Maker?
The Baby Maker holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).