Roe vs. Wade
Originally released in 1989. Roe vs. Wade is a tv movie/drama film. directed by Gregory Hoblit.
Starring Holly Hunter, Amy Madigan, and Chris Mulkey
Synopsis
Holly Hunter plays a lonely, single, poorly educated Texan who finds herself pregnant with no means to support a child. To avoid giving up the child, she seeks an abortion. Denied an abortion in Texas the young woman hires a novice lawyer to plead her case in the US supreme court. Eventually the law is changed, but for the character it takes longer than nine months.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 15, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Holly Hunter
as Ellen Russell / Jane Doe
Amy Madigan
as Sarah Weddington
Chris Mulkey
as Ron Weddington
Terry O'Quinn
as Jay Floyd
Stephen Tobolowsky
as Darryl Horwath
James Gammon
as Jimmy Russell
Dion Anderson
as Bob Flowers
Kathy Bates
as Jessie
Micole Mercurio
as Ida Russell
David Wohl
as Terry Bowman
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Mannheim Company
- NBC Productions
- NBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roe vs. Wade about?
Holly Hunter plays a lonely, single, poorly educated Texan who finds herself pregnant with no means to support a child. To avoid giving up the child, she seeks an abortion. Denied an abortion in Te...
Who directed Roe vs. Wade?
Roe vs. Wade was directed by Gregory Hoblit.
How long is Roe vs. Wade?
Roe vs. Wade has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Roe vs. Wade released?
Roe vs. Wade was released on May 15, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Roe vs. Wade?
The main cast of Roe vs. Wade includes Holly Hunter, Amy Madigan, Chris Mulkey, Terry O'Quinn, Stephen Tobolowsky.