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A Mother's Instinct (1996)

TV-14 | | Drama | TV Movie 13 March 1996
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Divorcee, Holly Mitchell, remarries widower, Carl Gibbons, the father of two small boys. When she begins to question his past, he disappears with the boys. She then learns that the boys' ... See full summary »

Director:

Sam Pillsbury

Writer:

Norman Morrill

Stars:

Lindsay Wagner, Debrah Farentino, John Terry | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Lindsay Wagner ... Raeanne Gilbaine
Debrah Farentino ... Holly Mitchell
John Terry ... Carl Gibbons / Gilbaine
Lynne Thigpen ... 'Mike' Wheelwright (as Lynn Thigpen)
Alana Austin ... Amanda
Lee Norris ... Jeremy / Joey
Andy Nichols Andy Nichols ... Ronald / Robby
Barbara Babcock ... Mrs. Mitchell
Laura Robbins ... Sheila
Alex Van ... Bobby Mitchell
Mert Hatfield Mert Hatfield ... Gerard Fudge
Pete Burris ... Cop
Bob Hannah ... Headmaster
Richard K. Olsen ... Justice of the Peace
George Nannarello George Nannarello ... Hal Bingham
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Divorcee, Holly Mitchell, remarries widower, Carl Gibbons, the father of two small boys. When she begins to question his past, he disappears with the boys. She then learns that the boys' mother is still alive, having been deserted five years ago. The two 'wives' join forces to find him and the boys. Written by Herman Seifer <alagain@aol.com>

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 March 1996 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

A Dúvida See more »

Filming Locations:

Wilmington, North Carolina, USA

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CBS Productions,Erica Film Productions Inc.,WildRice Productions See more »
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Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Lifetime movie: Another good storyline
16 August 1999 | by Chey – See all my reviews

Husband leaves wife and wife finds another life, another wife in the husband's past while searching for answers to all of his hidden agendas. Good show and good story.
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