Roe vs. Wade(1989)
Roe vs. Wade 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.
Roe vs. Wade (1989) is a tv movie and drama film directed by Gregory Hoblit, released on May 15, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Holly Hunter, Amy Madigan, Chris Mulkey and Terry O'Quinn. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Gregory Hoblit
- Writers:
- Alison Cross
- Producers:
- Gregory Hoblit
- Cinematographer:
- Newton Thomas Sigel
- Composer:
- W.G. Snuffy Walden
- Production:
- The Mannheim Company, NBC Productions, NBC
- Status:
- Released
Roe vs. Wade Cast & Crew
Main 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
Jerry Hardin
Daniel Benzali
Key crew
Directed by Gregory Hoblit, written by Alison Cross, produced by Gregory Hoblit.
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Roe vs. Wade Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 12 ratings.
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Roe vs. Wade – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Roe vs. Wade?
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The main cast of Roe vs. Wade (1989) includes Holly Hunter, Amy Madigan, Chris Mulkey, Terry O'Quinn and Stephen Tobolowsky. The film was directed by Gregory Hoblit. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Roe vs. Wade released?
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Roe vs. Wade was released on May 15, 1989 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Roe vs. Wade worth watching?
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Roe vs. Wade (1989) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.