Man, Woman and Child (1983)

Name: Man, Woman and Child
Genre: Drama
Released: 1983-04-01
Duration: 99 min
Rating: 5.7
Cast: Martin Sheen, Blythe Danner, Craig T. Nelson, David Hemmings, Nathalie Nell

Man, Woman and Child (1983), directed by Dick Richards, starring Martin Sheen and Blythe Danner.

04/01/1983 BR Drama 1h 39m

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Could he choose between the family he always loved and the son he never knew was his?

Synopsis

A California professor (Martin Sheen), his wife (Blythe Danner) and his daughters make room for his orphaned illegitimate French son (Sebastian Dungan).

Richard H. KlineCinematography
Dick RichardsDirector
Buddy KayeOriginal music
Georges DelerueOriginal music

About the film

Man, Woman and Child is a 1983 American drama film directed by Dick Richards and written by Erich Segal and David Zelag Goodman. The film is based on Erich Segal's 1980 novel of the same name. The film stars Martin Sheen, Blythe Danner, Craig T. Nelson, David Hemmings, Nathalie Nell and Maureen Anderman. The film was released on April 1, 1983, by Paramount Pictures. The Bollywood film Masoom is an unauthorised remake of Man, Woman and Child.

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Plot

Robert Beckwith is a sensitive, intelligent family man who, in a brief affair long past, fathered Jean-Claude Guerin, a child whose sudden appearance threatens his happy life. Robert's wife Sheila is a strong, loving spouse and mother whose deep love and commitment are stretched to the breaking point by the unexpected arrival of her husband's illegitimate son.

Cast

Martin Sheen as Robert Beckwith

Blythe Danner as Sheila Beckwith

Craig T. Nelson as Bernie Ackerman

David Hemmings as Gavin Wilson

Nathalie Nell as Nicole Guerin

Maureen Anderman as Margo

Sebastian Dungan as Jean-Claude Guerin

Arlene McIntyre as Jessica Beckwith

Melissa Francis as Paula Beckwith

Billy Jayne as Davey Ackerman

Ruth Silveira as Nancy Ackerman

Jacques François as Louis

Reception

The film opened to number 13 in its first weekend, with $802,702.

References

External links

Man, Woman and Child at IMDb

Man, Woman and Child at Box Office Mojo

Man, Woman and Child at Rotten Tomatoes

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Trivia

It grossed US$ 2.3 million worldwide.
It premiered on April 1, 1983, a Friday.
It runs 1h39 — a typical feature length.
This film's quiz has 13 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.

Production

StudiosGaylord Productions, Paramount Pictures
CountriesUnited States
LanguagesEnglish
Box officeUS$ 2,314,561
StatusReleased

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Crew

Richard H. Kline Cinematography
Dick Richards Director
Buddy Kaye Original music
Georges Delerue Original music
David Zelag Goodman Screenplay
Erich Segal Screenplay

Questions about this film

What is Man, Woman and Child about?

Man, Woman and Child: A California professor (Martin Sheen), his wife (Blythe Danner) and his daughters make room for his orphaned illegitimate French son (Sebastian Dungan).

Who directed Man, Woman and Child?

Man, Woman and Child was directed by Dick Richards in 1983.

Who stars in Man, Woman and Child?

The cast of Man, Woman and Child includes Martin Sheen, Blythe Danner, Craig T. Nelson, David Hemmings and Nathalie Nell.

How long is Man, Woman and Child?

Man, Woman and Child runs for 99 minutes, or 1h39.

What is Man, Woman and Child based on?

Man, Woman and Child is based on Man, Woman and Child.