Man, Woman and Child (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.

Man, Woman and Child
Theatrical release poster
Directed byDick Richards
Screenplay byErich Segal
David Zelag Goodman
Based onMan, Woman and Child
by Erich Segal
Produced byStanley Beck
Elliott Kastner
Elmo Williams
Starring
CinematographyRichard H. Kline
Edited byDavid Bretherton
Music byGeorges Delerue
Buddy Kaye
Production
company
Gaylord Productions
Distributed by
Release date
  • April 1, 1983 (1983-04-01)
Running time
99 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$2,314,561[2]

Plot

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Martin Sheen is Robert, the man - a sensitive, intelligent family man who, in a brief affair long past, fathered a child whose sudden appearance threatens his happy life. Blythe Danner is Sheila, the woman - a strong, loving wife and mother whose deep love and commitment are stretched to the breaking point by the unexpected arrival of her husband's illegitimate son. Crafted in the tender tradition of Love Story, what follows is an evocative, emotionally charged movie about a typical American family whose deep love is shaken, tested and ultimately reaffirmed.

Cast

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Reception

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The film opened to number 13 in its first weekend, with $802,702.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Man, Woman and Child (1983)". AFI Catalog of Feature Films. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  2. ^ "Man, Woman and Child (1983)". Box Office Mojo. 1985-12-14. Retrieved 2014-08-19.
  3. ^ "Weekend Box Office Results for April 1-3, 1983". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2014-08-19.
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