Her Desperate Choice

Her Desperate Choice

92 mins | Drama, TV Movie | Sept. 14, 1996

Despite allegations of child sexual abuse against Jody's ex-husband Marcus, the court orders joint custody of their daughter Samantha. Jody faces a choice of turning Samantha over to Marcus, or taking her on the run and risk kidnapping charges. Pursued by both the FBI and a private detective, Jody and Samantha are hunted, fleeing from town to town with the help of an underground network set up to help women and children escape from abuse. Based on a true story. 

Her Desperate Choice

92 mins | Drama, TV Movie | Sept. 14, 1996

Her Desperate Choice
Despite allegations of child sexual abuse against Jody's ex-husband Marcus, the court orders joint custody of their daughter Samantha. Jody faces a choice of turning Samantha over to Marcus, or taking her on the run and risk kidnapping charges. Pursued by both the FBI and a private detective, Jody and Samantha are hunted, fleeing from town to town with the help of an underground network set up to help women and children escape from abuse. Based on a true story. 
IMDb rating 6.0
Producers Carroll Newman Productions, Hearst Entertainment Productions
Original title Her Desperate Choice
Directors Michael Scott
Writers Vivienne Radkoff

Cast

Faith Ford

as Jody Murdock / Sarah Parker

Hanna Hall

as Samantha / Sammy

Kyle Secor

as Jim Rossi

Nigel Bennett

as Raskin

Alex Carter

as Marcus Perry

Lynne Cormack

as Grace

Corinne Conley

as Jody's Mother

Philip Williams

as Frank

Mimi Kuzyk

as Dr. Baskin

Martin Roach

as Mike Donner

Jackie Richardson

as Frances

Deborah Grover

as Kathy (Shelter)

Vickie Papavs

as Marnie

Christina Collins

as Myrna Goodman

David Huband

as State Trooper

Ann-Marie MacDonald

as Teacher

Douglas O'Keeffe

as Classroom Cop

Michael J. Reynolds

as Jim's Father

Michael Eric Kramer

as Arron Miller

Matt Cooke

as Springfield Sheriff

Scott Wickware

as Park Detective

Fiona Highet

as FBI Agent

Peter Snider

as Girl's Father

Howard Hoover

as Mac

Kirsten Kieferle

as Ronni

Desmond Campbell

as Jonnstown Cop

Sarah Rosen Fruitman

as Sammy's Friend

David Collins

as Clerk