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The Babymaker: The Dr. Cecil Jacobson Story (1994): Cast & Plot

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The Babymaker: The Dr. Cecil Jacobson Story is a 1994 drama directed by Arlene Sanford, starring George Dzundza as Dr. Cecil Jacobson, Melissa Gilbert and Tom Verica. It runs 2 hours.

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The Babymaker: The Dr. Cecil Jacobson Story (1994) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Director
Arlene Sanford
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Babymaker: The Dr. Cecil Jacobson Story About?

The premise of The Babymaker: The Dr. Cecil Jacobson Story without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Married couples, unable to conceive, are thrilled to find they are going to become parents, thanks to a larger-than-life “miracle doctor” and his unusual treatments.

The Babymaker: The Dr. Cecil Jacobson Story Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

The Babymaker: The Dr. Cecil Jacobson Story Cast & Characters

George Dzundza leads the cast as Dr. Cecil Jacobson, with Melissa Gilbert as Mary Bennett and Tom Verica as Greg Bennett. Directed by Arlene Sanford; 14 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Arlene Sanford

More films directed by Arlene Sanford, best-rated first: A Very Brady Sequel, Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas!, 12 Men of Christmas and Frank McKlusky, C.I..

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Plot

The Babymaker: The Dr. Cecil Jacobson Story Plot Summary

What happens in The Babymaker: The Dr. Cecil Jacobson Story from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The movie begins in 1985, introducing viewers to Dr. Cecil Jacobson, played by George Dzundza, a highly regarded reproductive specialist who operates his own genetic fertility clinic. Known affectionately as ‘The Babymaker’, he has gained widespread respect among his colleagues. However, beneath his professional facade, he harbors a dark secret: he secretly uses his own sperm to impregnate his patients without their knowledge or consent.

Full summary

The whole story of The Babymaker: The Dr. Cecil Jacobson Story, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know The Babymaker: The Dr. Cecil Jacobson Story?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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The Babymaker: The Dr. Cecil Jacobson Story FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Babymaker: The Dr. Cecil Jacobson Story, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Babymaker: The Dr. Cecil Jacobson Story?

The Babymaker: The Dr. Cecil Jacobson Story runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was The Babymaker: The Dr. Cecil Jacobson Story released?

The Babymaker: The Dr. Cecil Jacobson Story was released on February 8, 1994.

Who directed The Babymaker: The Dr. Cecil Jacobson Story?

The Babymaker: The Dr. Cecil Jacobson Story was directed by Arlene Sanford.

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Who is in the cast of The Babymaker: The Dr. Cecil Jacobson Story?

The Babymaker: The Dr. Cecil Jacobson Story stars George Dzundza as Dr. Cecil Jacobson, Melissa Gilbert as Mary Bennett and Tom Verica as Greg Bennett, among 14 credited actors.

Does The Babymaker: The Dr. Cecil Jacobson Story have a post-credit scene?

No. The Babymaker: The Dr. Cecil Jacobson Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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