Alex: The Life Of A Child (1986)

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Written by Frank Deford, Carol Evan McKeand

Directed by Robert Markowitz

Running Time: 120 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1986

Rating: PG Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Colour

Made for TV

Based on the real life events of Sports Illustrated writer Frank Delford. When his daughter Alex is diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis, Frank and his family's lives are shattered.

When is Alex: The Life Of A Child next on TV?

In the UK... it's next showing on True Movies 2 November 30th, 8:00am and on True Movies December 2nd, 1:00pm. See more...

Cast

Image for Craig T. NelsonCraig T. NelsonFrank Deford
Bonnie BedeliaCarole Deford
Lindsey AmelioAlexandra 'Alex' Deford - ages 3 to 5
Gennie JamesAlexandra 'Alex' Deford - ages 6 to 8
Barbara BarnesMiss Arthur
Brenda BazinetBarbara Keator
Rachel BlanchardWendy
Danny CorkillChris Deford
Harley CrossChris - ages 6 to 8
Dann FlorekDr. Tom Dolan
Elva Mai HooverAlice Grady
Image for Cherry JonesCherry JonesTina Crawford
Gordon MastenPhotographer
Melonie MazmanZehra Delford
Sean McCannDr. Ralph Stanwyck
Mag RuffmanJane
Ted Simonett
Mark WithersMac Deford

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