Abandoned and Deceived

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Abandoned and Deceived
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Written by Joseph Dougherty
Directed byJoseph Dougherty
Starring Lori Loughlin
Brian Kerwin
Farrah Forke
Eric Lloyd
Bibi Besch
Rosemary Forsyth
Composer Laura Karpman
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers Candace Farrell
Marilu Henner
Robert Lieberman
ProducersVahan Moosekian
Joseph Dougherty
Cinematography Thomas Del Ruth
EditorAlan L. Shefland
Running time120 minutes
Production companiesCrystal Beach Entertainment
TriStar Television
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseMarch 20, 1995 (1995-03-20)

Abandoned and Deceived is a 1995 American drama film written and directed by Joseph Dougherty. The film stars Lori Loughlin, Brian Kerwin, Farrah Forke, Eric Lloyd, Bibi Besch and Rosemary Forsyth. The film premiered on ABC on March 20, 1995. [1] [2] [3]

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Plot

The film is the story of a woman who is denied child support for her children by her ex-husband. Therefore she has to fight for her rights by appealing the courts of justice and the bureaucracy of the state, in the end helping other women do the same.

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References

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