A Mother's Instinct (1996)
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- TV-14
- 1h 28min
- Drama
- 13 Mar 1996 (USA)
- TV Movie
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...
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Cast
| Lindsay Wagner | ... |
Raeanne Gilbaine
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| Debrah Farentino | ... |
Holly Mitchell
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| John Terry | ... |
Carl Gibbons / Gilbaine
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| Lynne Thigpen | ... |
'Mike' Wheelwright
(as Lynn Thigpen)
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| Alana Austin | ... |
Amanda
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| Lee Norris | ... |
Jeremy / Joey
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Andy Nichols | ... |
Ronald / Robby
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| Barbara Babcock | ... |
Mrs. Mitchell
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| Laura Robbins | ... |
Sheila
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| Alex Van | ... |
Bobby Mitchell
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| Mert Hatfield | ... |
Gerard Fudge
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| Pete Burris | ... |
Cop
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| Bob Hannah | ... |
Headmaster
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| Richard K. Olsen | ... |
Justice of the Peace
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George Nannarello | ... |
Hal Bingham
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| Dorothy Recasner Brown | ... |
Judge
(as Dorothy R. Brown)
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| Philip Loch | ... |
Cowboy
(as Phil Loch)
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Nello Tare | ... |
Realtor
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| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Marlowe Dawn | ... |
(as Marlowe Kaufmann)
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Directed by
| Sam Pillsbury | ||
Written by
| Norman Morrill | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Sam Pillsbury | ... | co-producer |
| Joel S. Rice | ... | executive producer |
| Ronnie Z. Rice | ... | associate producer (as Ronni Z. Rice) |
Music by
| James McVay | ||
Cinematography by
| Daryn Okada | ... | director of photography |
| Matthew Williams | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Sabrina Plisco | ... | (as Sabrina Plisco-Morris) |
Editorial Department
| Blane Reese | ... | post-production executive |
Production Design by
| Bryan Ryman | ||
Set Decoration by
| Matthew Sullivan | ||
Costume Design by
| Deena Appel | ||
Makeup Department
| Stacey K. Black | ... | hair stylist (as Stacey Black) |
| Herita Jones | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Sandra S. Orsolyak | ... | makeup department head (as Sandra Orsolyak) |
| Peggy Semtob | ... | hair stylist: Lindsay Wagner |
| James Ryder | ... | additional makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Robert V. Girolami | ... | unit production manager (as Bob Girolami) |
| Robert Gros | ... | executive in charge of production |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Larry Lipton | ... | first assistant director |
| Marianne M. Scanlon | ... | second assistant director (as Marianne Scanlon) |
Art Department
| Dennis DiAddezzio | ... | property master (as Denny Di Addezzio) |
| Adam Cameron | ... | leadman (uncredited) |
| Alicia Lowe | ... | art department coordinator (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Peter Bentley | ... | sound mixer |
| Tim Chilton | ... | foley artist |
| Deborah Fastuca | ... | daily second boom |
| G. Michael Graham | ... | sound supervisor |
| Rick Waddell | ... | sound mixer |
| Frank Fleming | ... | sound recordist (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Chris Helcermanas-Benge | ... | still photographer |
| Adam Hinson | ... | electrician |
| Robert Hoelen | ... | key grip |
| John Kelly | ... | dolly grip |
| Mick McNeely | ... | gaffer |
| Todd Luckey | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Dan Turek | ... | second assistant camera (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Judith Holstra | ... | casting: Los Angeles |
| Ken Miller | ... | casting associate |
| Mark Fincannon | ... | location casting (uncredited) |
Location Management
| E. Michael Hewett | ... | location manager (as Michael Hewett) |
Music Department
| Virginia S. Ellsworth | ... | music editor (as Virginia Ellsworth) |
| Lennie Moore | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Melanie Masson | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Neil Castles Jr. | ... | driver |
| Mark James | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Mark A. James | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Sonia Y. Dawson | ... | driver (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Americana Entertainment
- CBS Broadcast International (1996) (World-wide) (tv)
- CBS (1996) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Home Video Hellas (HVH) (1997) (Greece) (VHS)
- I.S.V. Distribution (Canada) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- CBS (author: copyright and other laws)
- Fincannon & Associates (casting: North Carolina)
- Lightnin' Production Rentals (transportation equipment)
- Locations...+ (location scouting and management)
Storyline
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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 |
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