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Roe vs. Wade (1989)

6.319891h 40mEN
TV MovieDrama

Directed by Gregory Hoblit

Rating

6.3/10

Runtime

1h 40m

Language

EN

Release

May 15, 1989

Director

Gregory Hoblit

Overview

Holly Hunter plays a lonely, single, poorly educated Texan who finds herself pregnant with no means to support a child. To avoid giving up the child, she seeks an abortion. Denied an abortion in Texas the young woman hires a novice lawyer to plead her case in the US supreme court. Eventually the law...

Cast

Holly Hunter

Holly Hunter

Ellen Russell / Jane Doe

Amy Madigan

Amy Madigan

Sarah Weddington

Chris Mulkey

Chris Mulkey

Ron Weddington

Terry O'Quinn

Terry O'Quinn

Jay Floyd

Stephen Tobolowsky

Stephen Tobolowsky

Darryl Horwath

James Gammon

James Gammon

Jimmy Russell

Dion Anderson

Dion Anderson

Bob Flowers

Kathy Bates

Kathy Bates

Jessie

Micole Mercurio

Micole Mercurio

Ida Russell

David Wohl

David Wohl

Terry Bowman

Jerry Hardin

Jerry Hardin

Daniel Benzali

Daniel Benzali

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Roe vs. Wade (1989), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Holly Hunter plays a lonely, single, poorly educated Texan who finds herself pregnant with no means to support a child. To avoid giving up the child, she seeks an abortion. Denied an abortion in Texas the young woman hires a novice lawyer to plead her case in the US supreme court. Eventually the law is changed, but for the character it takes longer than nine months.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Roe vs. Wade. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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