Everybody's Baby: The Rescue of Jessica McClure 1989
“The true story of a miraculous rescue that captured the attention of the world.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Director
- Mel Damski
- Networks
- Interscope Communications, Campbell Soup Company, Dick Berg-Stonehenge Productions
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Everybody's Baby: The Rescue of Jessica McClure?
Topic: Film "Everybody's Baby: The Rescue of Jessica McClure" (1989). Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1989
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Release date
- May 21, 1989
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Interscope Communications, Campbell Soup Company, Dick Berg-Stonehenge Productions
- Revenue
- $500
- Genres
- Drama, Action, Family, TV Movie
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.0/10 from 34 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~100 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Interscope Communications, Campbell Soup Company, Dick Berg-Stonehenge Productions
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Topic: Film "Everybody's Baby: The Rescue of Jessica McClure" (1989).
Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Everybody's Baby: The Rescue of Jessica McClure.
Year: 1989.
Release Date: 05/21/1989 (US).
Format: Dramatic television film for ABC.
Genres: Drama, Action, Family, TV Movie.
Runtime: 1h 40m.
Cast: Beau Bridges, Pat Hingle, Daryl Anderson.
Story Basis: True story of Jessica McClure.
Plot Details:
Jessica McClure (18-month-old) fell into a drain pipe/abandoned water well while playing in her backyard/aunt's backyard.
She was stuck about 20 to 30 feet down.
It took rescuers 58 hours to get her out.
Fear that machinery shaking the earth could cause her to fall further down and die.
Extras: Featured many participants in the actual rescue and
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“A gripping exploration of drama and action that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Everybody's Baby: The Rescue of Jessica McClure worth watching?
Everybody's Baby: The Rescue of Jessica McClure holds a community rating of 6.0/10 based on 34 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Action for fans of the genre.
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Everybody's Baby: The Rescue of Jessica McClure is a feature film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It was released in 1989. Release status: Released.
Who directed Everybody's Baby: The Rescue of Jessica McClure?
Everybody's Baby: The Rescue of Jessica McClure was directed by Mel Damski.
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