The Kidnapping of Baby John Doe
Synopsis
A mother gives birth to an infant with Down Syndrome. The doctor advises that the child has multiple medical problems and advises that she "allow nature to take it's course". The child's crib is pushed into a closet because the hospital staff can no longer stand his screams as he is not being fed. One of the nurses smuggles him out of the hospital and has an intern come to do the minor but lifesaving corrective surgery on her kitchen table.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Gerretsen
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Gerretsen
- Original Score
- Heather Conkie
- Original Title
- The Kidnapping of Baby John Doe
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Norstar Releasing
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Gerretsen
Peter Gerretsen
Heather Conkie
Douglas Koch
Michael Todd
Don Haig, Patricia Gerretsen
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Gerretsen
Director
Peter Gerretsen
Writer
Patricia Gerretsen
Producer
Michael Todd
Editor
Douglas Koch
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Kidnapping of Baby John Doe
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What is The Kidnapping of Baby John Doe about?
A mother gives birth to an infant with Down Syndrome. The doctor advises that the child has multiple medical problems and advises that she "allow nature to take it's course". The child's crib is pushed into a closet because the hospital staff can no longer stand his screams as he is not being fed. One of the nurses smuggles him out of the hospital and has an intern come to do the minor but lifesaving corrective surgery on her kitchen table.
Who directed The Kidnapping of Baby John Doe?
The Kidnapping of Baby John Doe was directed by Peter Gerretsen.
Who stars in The Kidnapping of Baby John Doe?
The principal cast of The Kidnapping of Baby John Doe includes Jayne Eastwood, George Millenbach, Janet-Laine Green, Geoffrey Bowes, Helen Hughes.
When was The Kidnapping of Baby John Doe released and how long is it?
The Kidnapping of Baby John Doe was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Kidnapping of Baby John Doe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Kidnapping of Baby John Doe was composed by Heather Conkie.