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Black Market Baby (film)
Black Market Baby is a 1977 American film directed by Robert Day. It was the second TV movie made by Brut Productions, the first being Sweet Hostage.[1]
| Black Market Baby | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Written by | Elizabeth Christman (book) Andrew Peter Marin (teleplay) |
| Directed by | Robert Day (as Robert F. Day) |
| Starring | Linda Purl Desi Arnaz Jr. Jessica Walter Tom Bosley David Doyle Bill Bixby |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | James Green |
| Producers | Milton Sperling Allen S. Epstein (supervising producer) |
| Production location | San Francisco |
| Cinematography | Richard C. Glouner |
| Editor | George Jay Nicholson |
| Running time | 96 minutes |
| Production company | Brut Productions |
| Distributor | ABC |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABC |
| Picture format | Color |
| Audio format | Mono |
| Original release | October 7, 1977 |
Plot
A childless couple persuade a college student to have their child.
Cast
- Linda Purl as Anne Macarino
- Desi Arnaz Jr. as Steve Aletti
- Jessica Walter as Louise Carmino
- David Doyle as Joseph Carmino
- Tom Bosley as Dr. Andrew Brantford
- Bill Bixby as Herbert Freemont
- Lucille Benson as Mrs. Krieg
- Annie Potts as Linda Cleary
- Tracy Brooks Swope as Babs
- Allen Joseph as Albert Macarino
- Mark Thomas as Mario Macarino
- Argentina Brunetti as Aunt Imelda
Reception
The Los Angeles Times called it "outstanding in all respects".[1]
It was the 36th highest rated show of the week.[2]