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Alex: The Life of a Child (1986)

Movie ★ 7.1 100 min

Drama

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.

Robert Markowitz Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 23, 1986
Runtime
100 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0090602
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Themes

Cast

Craig T. Nelson Craig T. Nelson Frank Deford Bonnie Bedelia Bonnie Bedelia Carole Deford Gennie James Gennie James Alex Deford Danny Corkill Danny Corkill Chris Deford Mark Withers Mark Withers Mac Deford Dann Florek Dann Florek Dr. Tom Dolan Rachel Blanchard Rachel Blanchard Wendy Cherry Jones Cherry Jones Tina Crawford

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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 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.
Who directed Alex: The Life of a Child?
Alex: The Life of a Child was directed by Robert Markowitz.
Who stars in Alex: The Life of a Child?
Alex: The Life of a Child stars Craig T. Nelson, Bonnie Bedelia, Gennie James, Danny Corkill.
When was Alex: The Life of a Child released?
Alex: The Life of a Child is a 1986 drama film.
Where can I watch Alex: The Life of a Child?
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