A Child's Wish
“Cancer killed her. But not before she made a change.”
Synopsis
A family discovers their youngest daughter has cancer. But the real struggle has yet to start.
Top Cast
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John Ritter
Ed Chandler
Tess Harper
Joanna Chandler
Sarah Chalke
Melinda
Karl David-Djerf
Scott
Bob Morrisey
Joshua Silverman
Kevin McNulty
Robbie
Anna Chlumsky
Missy Chandler
Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton
David James Lewis
Rick
Janine Cox
Karen
Aurelio Dinunzio
Hank
Merrilyn Gann
Dr. Cross
Eva De Viveiros
Jenny
Freda Perry
Lucille
Michael St. John Smith
Bailey
Mitchell Kosterman
Alvin
Fred Henderson
Senator
Brian Arnold
Newscaster
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Waris Hussein
- Screenplay & Story
- Susan Nanus
- Original Score
- Stacy Widelitz
- Original Title
- A Child's Wish
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- O'Hara-Horowitz Productions, Tele-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Waris Hussein
Susan Nanus
Stacy Widelitz
Henry M. Lebo
Ron Spang
Michelle MacLaren, Susan Nanus
Department Leadership Roster
Susan Nanus
Writer
Waris Hussein
Director
Ron Spang
Editor
Jill Scott
Production Design
Stacy Widelitz
Original Music Composer
Christina McQuarrie
Costume Design
Michelle MacLaren
Producer
Henry M. Lebo
Director of Photography
Susan Nanus
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Child's Wish
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Child's Wish about?
A family discovers their youngest daughter has cancer. But the real struggle has yet to start.
Who directed A Child's Wish?
A Child's Wish was directed by Waris Hussein.
Who stars in A Child's Wish?
The principal cast of A Child's Wish includes John Ritter, Tess Harper, Sarah Chalke, Karl David-Djerf, Bob Morrisey.
When was A Child's Wish released and how long is it?
A Child's Wish was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for A Child's Wish?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Child's Wish was composed by Stacy Widelitz.