The Baby Maker(1970)
The beauty of creating life. The freedom to give it away...
The Baby Maker 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.
The Baby Maker (1970) is a drama film directed by James Bridges, released on October 1, 1970 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Barbara Hershey, Collin Wilcox Paxton, Sam Groom and Scott Glenn. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- James Bridges
- Writers:
- James Bridges, Marsha Karlin
- Producers:
- Richard Goldstone, Jack Larson
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Rosher Jr.
- Composer:
- Fred Karlin
- Production:
- Robert Wise Productions, National General Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Baby Maker Cast & Crew
Main cast
Barbara Hershey
as Tish Gray
Collin Wilcox Paxton
as Suzanne
Sam Groom
as Jay Wilcox
Scott Glenn
as Tad Jacks
Jeannie Berlin
as Charlotte
Lily Valenty
as Mrs. Culnick
Helena Kallianiotes
as Wanda
Jeff Siggins
as Dexter
Phyllis Coates
as Tish's Mother
Madge Kennedy
as Tish's Grandmother
Ray Hemphill
as Toy Store "Killer"
Paul Linke
as Sam
Key crew
Directed by James Bridges, written by James Bridges and Marsha Karlin, produced by Richard Goldstone and Jack Larson.
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The Baby Maker Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 9 ratings.
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The Baby Maker – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Baby Maker online?
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The Baby Maker (1970) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Baby Maker?
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The main cast of The Baby Maker (1970) includes Barbara Hershey, Collin Wilcox Paxton, Sam Groom, Scott Glenn and Jeannie Berlin. The film was directed by James Bridges. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Baby Maker released?
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The Baby Maker was released on October 1, 1970 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is The Baby Maker worth watching?
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The Baby Maker (1970) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.