The Kidnapping of Baby John Doe

The Kidnapping of Baby John Doe

97 mins | July 1, 1987

A mother gives birth to an infant with Down Syndrome. The doctor advises that the child has multiple medical problems and advises that she "allow nature to take it's course". The child's crib is pushed into a closet because the hospital staff can no longer stand his screams as he is not being fed. One of the nurses smuggles him out of the hospital and has an intern come to do the minor but lifesaving corrective surgery on her kitchen table.

The Kidnapping of Baby John Doe

97 mins | July 1, 1987

The Kidnapping of Baby John Doe
A mother gives birth to an infant with Down Syndrome. The doctor advises that the child has multiple medical problems and advises that she "allow nature to take it's course". The child's crib is pushed into a closet because the hospital staff can no longer stand his screams as he is not being fed. One of the nurses smuggles him out of the hospital and has an intern come to do the minor but lifesaving corrective surgery on her kitchen table.
Producers Norstar Releasing
Original title The Kidnapping of Baby John Doe
Directors Peter Gerretsen
Writers Peter Gerretsen

Cast

Jayne Eastwood

as Joan

Geoffrey Bowes

as Hank

Helen Hughes

as Aunt Helen