Black Market Baby (film)

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Black Market Baby
GenreDrama
Written byElizabeth 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 originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producerJames Green
Producers Milton Sperling
Allen S. Epstein (supervising producer)
Production location San Francisco
CinematographyRichard C. Glouner
EditorGeorge Jay Nicholson
Running time96 minutes
Production company Brut Productions
Release
Original networkABC
Original releaseOctober 7, 1977 (1977-10-07)

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]

Contents

Plot

A childless couple persuade a college student to have their child.

Cast

Reception

The Los Angeles Times called it "outstanding in all respects". [1]

It was the 36th highest rated show of the week. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 TV MOVIE REVIEW: 'Baby' Unfolds Social Drama Thomas, Kevin. Los Angeles Times 7 Oct 1977: i29.
  2. Viewers in Tribute to 'Elvis in Concert' Los Angeles Times 12 Oct 1977: g20.