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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 23, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Markowitz
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Deford, Carol Evan McKeand, Nigel McKeand
- Original Title
- Alex: The Life of a Child
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Markowitz
Frank Deford, Carol Evan McKeand, Nigel McKeand
Nigel McKeand
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Markowitz
Director
Nigel McKeand
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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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?
The principal cast of Alex: The Life of a Child includes Craig T. Nelson, Bonnie Bedelia, Gennie James, Danny Corkill, Mark Withers.
When was Alex: The Life of a Child released and how long is it?
Alex: The Life of a Child was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Is Alex: The Life of a Child based on a book or true story?
Alex: The Life of a Child is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Frank Deford".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Alex: The Life of a Child?
Alex: The Life of a Child holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).