Labor of Love
“An unexpected child by an unexpected way.”
Synopsis
Annie, a 36-year-old, single woman, desperately wants to have a child. Her best friend, Mickey, a gay man who had tried unsuccessfully to adopt a child, also feels the pangs of parental yearning. The couple decides to have a naturally conceived child together. Mickey moves in with Annie, but she then meets Gordon, the man of her dreams with whom she has a passionate fling. Annie finds herself pregnant and not exactly sure which of the two men in her life is the father. But commitment-shy Gordon wants nothing to do with the child. Mickey eventually assures Annie that no matter what, he will help raise the child as his, together as a family with Annie.
Top Cast
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Marcia Gay Harden
Annie Pines
David Marshall Grant
Mickey Wister
Rod Wilson
Marc
Heidi von Palleske
Joan
Alison Sealy-Smith
Kara
Daniel Hugh Kelly
Gordon Connell
Jenn Griffin
Lisa
Kevin Hicks
Robert
Arnold Pinnock
Jamail
David Orth
Tim
Stewart Bick
Tetlow
Scott Wickware
Policeman
Sonia Dhillon Tully
Clinic Nurse
Victoria Stoeckle
Doctor Shaine
Carin Moffat
Gordon’s Date
Victoria Adilman
Waitress
Cyndi Martino
School Counselor
Kassandra Marr
Marc’s Sister
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karen Arthur
- Screenplay & Story
- Nina Shengold
- Original Score
- Laura Karpman
- Original Title
- Labor of Love
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Ken Raskoff Productions, ABC Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karen Arthur
Nina Shengold
Laura Karpman
Tom Neuwirth
Tina Hirsch
Ray Sager, Ken Raskoff
Department Leadership Roster
Ray Sager
Producer
Nina Shengold
Writer
Karen Arthur
Director
Taavo Soodor
Production Design
Tina Hirsch
Editor
Laura Karpman
Original Music Composer
Tom Neuwirth
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Labor of Love
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Labor of Love about?
Annie, a 36-year-old, single woman, desperately wants to have a child. Her best friend, Mickey, a gay man who had tried unsuccessfully to adopt a child, also feels the pangs of parental yearning. The couple decides to have a naturally conceived child together. Mickey moves in with Annie, but she then meets Gordon, the man of her dreams with whom she has a passionate fling. Annie finds herself pregnant and not exactly sure which of the two men in her life is the father. But commitment-shy Gordon wants nothing to do with the child. Mickey eventually assures Annie that no matter what, he will help raise the child as his, together as a family with Annie.
Who directed Labor of Love?
Labor of Love was directed by Karen Arthur.
Who stars in Labor of Love?
The principal cast of Labor of Love includes Marcia Gay Harden, David Marshall Grant, Rod Wilson, Heidi von Palleske, Alison Sealy-Smith.
When was Labor of Love released and how long is it?
Labor of Love was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Labor of Love?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Labor of Love was composed by Laura Karpman.