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A Mother's Instinct

  • TV Movie
  • 19961996
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
110
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A Mother's Instinct (1996)
  • Drama
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' mot... Read allDivorcee, 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 fi... Read allDivorcee, 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.
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
110
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  • Director
    • Sam Pillsbury
  • Writer
    • Norman Morrill
  • Stars
    • Lindsay Wagner
    • Debrah Farentino
    • John Terry
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  • Director
    • Sam Pillsbury
  • Writer
    • Norman Morrill
  • Stars
    • Lindsay Wagner
    • Debrah Farentino
    • John Terry
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    • 2User reviews
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    Lindsay Wagner
    Lindsay Wagner
    • Raeanne Gilbaineas Raeanne Gilbaine
    Debrah Farentino
    Debrah Farentino
    • Holly Mitchellas Holly Mitchell
    John Terry
    John Terry
    • Carl Gibbonsas Carl Gibbons…
    Lynne Thigpen
    Lynne Thigpen
    • 'Mike' Wheelwrightas 'Mike' Wheelwright
    Alana Austin
    Alana Austin
    • Amandaas Amanda
    Lee Norris
    Lee Norris
    • Jeremyas Jeremy…
    Andy Nichols
    • Ronaldas Ronald…
    Barbara Babcock
    Barbara Babcock
    • Mrs. Mitchellas Mrs. Mitchell
    Laura Robbins
    Laura Robbins
    • Sheilaas Sheila
    Alex Van
    Alex Van
    • Bobby Mitchellas Bobby Mitchell
    Mert Hatfield
    • Gerard Fudgeas Gerard Fudge
    Pete Burris
    Pete Burris
    • Copas Cop
    Bob Hannah
    Bob Hannah
    • Headmasteras Headmaster
    Richard K. Olsen
    Richard K. Olsen
    • Justice of the Peaceas Justice of the Peace
    George Nannarello
    • Hal Binghamas Hal Bingham
    Dorothy Recasner Brown
    Dorothy Recasner Brown
    • Judgeas Judge
    • (as Dorothy R. Brown)
    Philip Loch
    • Cowboyas Cowboy
    • (as Phil Loch)
    Nello Tare
    • Realtoras Realtor
    • Director
      • Sam Pillsbury
    • Writer
      • Norman Morrill
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    Lifetime movie: Another good storyline
    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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    • Aug 16, 1999

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    • Release date
      • March 13, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Instint de mare
    • Filming locations
      • Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
    • Production companies
      • CBS Productions
      • Erica Film Productions Inc.
      • WildRice Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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