Alex: The Life of a Child
Originally released in 1986. Alex: The Life of a Child is a drama film. directed by Robert Markowitz.
Starring Craig T. Nelson, Bonnie Bedelia, and Gennie James
Synopsis
Based on true events, 'Alex: The Life of a Child' follows former 'Sports Illustrated' writer Frank Deford and his wife Carole when their happy, all-American family is rocked to the core when their baby daughter Alex is diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. While CF sufferers were almost certainly doomed to an early death in the Seventies, Alex grew into a child who showed remarkable courage and strength in face of her illness. Her loving family were quick to rally around her, determined to show the same bravery as the little girl as they supported and cherished her through life and struggled to move on after her death at the tragically young age of eight.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 23, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alex: The Life of a Child about?
Based on true events, 'Alex: The Life of a Child' follows former 'Sports Illustrated' writer Frank Deford and his wife Carole when their happy, all-American family is rocked to the core when their ...
Who directed Alex: The Life of a Child?
Alex: The Life of a Child was directed by Robert Markowitz.
How long is Alex: The Life of a Child?
Alex: The Life of a Child has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Alex: The Life of a Child released?
Alex: The Life of a Child was released on April 23, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Alex: The Life of a Child?
The main cast of Alex: The Life of a Child includes Craig T. Nelson, Bonnie Bedelia, Gennie James, Danny Corkill, Mark Withers.