
Black Market Baby
Drama · TV Movie
Overview
A young college girl becomes pregnant, and she and the baby's father are targeted by a black-market adoption ring that is out to get the baby.
Top Cast


Linda Purl
Linda Purl
Anne Macarino
Linda Purl
Anne Macarino


Desi Arnaz Jr.
Desi Arnaz Jr.
Steve Aletti
Desi Arnaz Jr.
Steve Aletti


Jessica Walter
Jessica Walter
Louise Carmino
Jessica Walter
Louise Carmino


David Doyle
David Doyle
Joseph Carmino
David Doyle
Joseph Carmino


Tom Bosley
Tom Bosley
Dr. Andrew Brantford
Tom Bosley
Dr. Andrew Brantford


Bill Bixby
Bill Bixby
Herbert Freemont
Bill Bixby
Herbert Freemont


Lucille Benson
Lucille Benson
Mrs. Krieg
Lucille Benson
Mrs. Krieg


Annie Potts
Annie Potts
Linda Cleary
Annie Potts
Linda Cleary


Tracy Brooks Swope
Tracy Brooks Swope
Babs
Tracy Brooks Swope
Babs


Argentina Brunetti
Argentina Brunetti
Aunt Imelda
Argentina Brunetti
Aunt Imelda
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