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Man, Woman and Child (1983): Cast & Box Office

Man, Woman and Child (1983) movie poster

Man, Woman and Child is a 1983 drama directed by Dick Richards, starring Martin Sheen as Robert Beckwith, Blythe Danner and Sebastian Dungan. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $2.3 million worldwide.

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Man, Woman and Child (1983) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Director
Dick Richards
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Man, Woman and Child About?

The premise of Man, Woman and Child without spoilers.

He must decide whether to stay with the family he has always loved or embrace the son he never knew was his. A California professor (Martin Sheen), his wife (Blythe Danner) and their daughters reluctantly open their home to his orphaned, illegitimate French son (Sebastian Dungan), sparking an emotional struggle.

Man, Woman and Child Themes & Keywords

· 19 tags
  • screenplay adapted by author
  • female nudity
  • female rear nudity
  • skinny dipping
  • france
  • unfaithfulness
  • infidelity
  • bathtub
  • extramarital affair
  • beach
  • cooking
  • professor
+7 more
  • car accident
  • adultery
  • airport
  • classroom
  • soccer
  • based on novel
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Man, Woman and Child Cast & Characters

Martin Sheen leads the cast as Robert Beckwith, with Blythe Danner as Sheila Beckwith and Sebastian Dungan. Directed by Dick Richards; 9 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Man, Woman and Child

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From the director

More from Dick Richards

More films directed by Dick Richards, best-rated first: Farewell, My Lovely, Heat, Death Valley and March or Die.

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Box office

Man, Woman and Child Box Office

Man, Woman and Child grossed $2.3 million worldwide.

1983 box office

Worldwide gross

$2.3M

US & Canada
$2.3M
Videos

Man, Woman and Child Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Man, Woman and Child.

Man, Woman, and Child - Trailer
Cars

Cars in Man, Woman and Child

18 cars on screen, including the 1971 Citroën DSuper and the 1981 Volvo DL.

All 18 cars
  • 1971 Citroën DSuper in Man, Woman and Child 1971 Citroën DSuper Important role
  • 1981 Volvo DL in Man, Woman and Child 1981 Volvo DL Important role
  • 1980 Ford Fairmont in Man, Woman and Child 1980 Ford Fairmont Minor role
  • 1980 BMW 320i E21 in Man, Woman and Child 1980 BMW 320i E21 Background role

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FAQ

Man, Woman and Child FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Man, Woman and Child, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Man, Woman and Child?

Man, Woman and Child runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was Man, Woman and Child released?

Man, Woman and Child was released on April 1, 1983.

Who directed Man, Woman and Child?

Man, Woman and Child was directed by Dick Richards.

More films by Dick Richards

Who is in the cast of Man, Woman and Child?

Man, Woman and Child stars Martin Sheen as Robert Beckwith, Blythe Danner as Sheila Beckwith and Sebastian Dungan, among 9 credited actors.

How much did Man, Woman and Child make at the box office?

Man, Woman and Child grossed $2.3 million worldwide.

Does Man, Woman and Child have a post-credit scene?

No. Man, Woman and Child has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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