

TV series
In a Child's Name
1991, English, on CBS.
A true story about a woman who fights her brother-in-law's parents for custody of her deceased sister's baby upon learning that her brother-in-law murdered her sister.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 2
- Episode length
- 120 min
- Status
- Ended in 1991
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Latest episode
S1 E2: Part 2
Aired 19 November 1991
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Valerie BertinelliAngela Cimarelli · 2 ep
- Michael OntkeanKenneth Taylor · 2 ep
- Timothy CarhartLt. Robert Fausak · 2 ep
- David HuddlestonZach Taylor · 2 ep
- John KarlenJoe Silvano · 2 ep
- Caroline KavaJanice Miller · 2 ep
- Christopher MeloniJerry Cimarelli · 2 ep
- Joanna MerlinFrances Silvano · 2 ep
- Mitchell RyanPeter Chappell · 2 ep
- Karla TamburrelliTeresa Taylor · 2 ep
- Vincent GuastaferroMalinouski · 2 ep
- Louise FletcherJean Taylor · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 17 November 1991
- Last aired
- 19 November 1991
- Network
- CBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Miniseries
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In a Child's Name: quick answers
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How many seasons of In a Child's Name are there?
In a Child's Name has 1 season and 2 episodes, about 120 minutes each.
Is In a Child's Name finished?
Yes. In a Child's Name ended in 1991, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is In a Child's Name on?
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