CinemaOSMovie · 1996 · 1h 32m · NR

Her Desperate Choice

To stay... To fight... To run.

61%(8)IMDbDramaTV Movie

Despite allegations of child sexual abuse against Jody's ex-husband Marcus, the court orders joint custody of their daughter Samantha. Jody faces a choice of turning Samantha over to Marcus or taking her on the run and risk kidnapping charges. Pursued by both the FBI and a private detective, Jody and Samantha are hunted, fleeing from town to town with the help of an underground network set up to help women and children escape from abuse. Based on a true story. 

Directed byMichael M. Scott

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 32m
Language
EN
Released
September 14, 1996
Studios
LifetimeCarroll Newman ProductionsHearst Entertainment Productions

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Faith Ford

Faith Ford

Jody Murdock / Sarah Parker

Hanna Hall

Hanna Hall

Samantha / Sammy

Kyle Secor

Kyle Secor

Jim Rossi

Nigel Bennett

Nigel Bennett

Raskin

Alex Carter

Alex Carter

Marcus Perry

Lynne Cormack

Lynne Cormack

Grace

Corinne Conley

Corinne Conley

Jody's Mother

Mimi Kuzyk

Mimi Kuzyk

Dr. Baskin

Philip Williams

Philip Williams

Frank

Martin Roach

Martin Roach

Mike Donner

Creative team
Directed by
Michael M. Scott
Written by
Vivienne Radkoff

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