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An Unexpected Family

MOVIE • 1996

An Unexpected Family

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When Ruth Whitney abandons her two children with her sister Barbara is left to take care of them, at first none of them like it but soon they grow to like each other. Then over a year later Ruth comes back saying she wants her kids and Barbara goes to court to fight for custody.

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Top Cast

Stockard Channing

Stockard Channing

Barbara Whitney

Stephen Collins

Stephen Collins

Sam

Christine Ebersole

Christine Ebersole

Ruth Whitney

Noah Fleiss

Noah Fleiss

Matt Whitney

Jenny O'Hara

Jenny O'Hara

Harriet Rothman

Fulvio Cecere

Fulvio Cecere

Det. Barry Fox

Ken Pogue

Ken Pogue

Judge Whitlock

Ben Immanuel

Ben Immanuel

Harry Weinstock

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Michael Hirano

Waiter

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Larry Elikann

Director

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Lee Rose

Writer

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Eric Van Haren Noman

Director of Photography

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Peter V. White

Editor

Tom Scott

Tom Scott

Music

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Theatrical release date: December 4, 1996

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Status

Released

Release

December 4, 1996

Runtime

92 min

Language

English

Origin

United States of America

Budget

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Revenue

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