Alex: The Life of a Child(1986)
Alex: The Life of a Child 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.
Alex: The Life of a Child (1986) is a drama film directed by Robert Markowitz, released on April 23, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Craig T. Nelson, Bonnie Bedelia, Gennie James and Danny Corkill. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Markowitz
- Writers:
- Carol Evan McKeand, Frank Deford, Nigel McKeand
- Producers:
- Nigel McKeand
- Status:
- Released
Alex: The Life of a Child Cast & Crew
Main cast
Craig T. Nelson
as Frank Deford
Bonnie Bedelia
as Carole Deford
Gennie James
as Alex Deford
Danny Corkill
as Chris Deford
Mark Withers
as Mac Deford
Dann Florek
as Dr. Tom Dolan
Rachel Blanchard
as Wendy
Cherry Jones
as Tina Crawford
Key crew
Directed by Robert Markowitz, written by Carol Evan McKeand, Frank Deford and Nigel McKeand, produced by Nigel McKeand.
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Alex: The Life of a Child Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 5 ratings.
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Alex: The Life of a Child – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Alex: The Life of a Child online?
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Who stars in Alex: The Life of a Child?
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The main cast of Alex: The Life of a Child (1986) includes Craig T. Nelson, Bonnie Bedelia, Gennie James, Danny Corkill and Mark Withers. The film was directed by Robert Markowitz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Alex: The Life of a Child released?
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Alex: The Life of a Child was released on April 23, 1986 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Alex: The Life of a Child worth watching?
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Alex: The Life of a Child (1986) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.