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Who Will Love My Children? (1983): Cast

Who Will Love My Children? (1983) movie poster

Who Will Love My Children? is a 1983 drama directed by John Erman, starring Ann-Margret as Lucile Fray, Frederic Forrest and Tracey Gold. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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Who Will Love My Children? (1983) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
John Erman
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Who Will Love My Children? About?

The premise of Who Will Love My Children? without spoilers.

Based on a true story, it follows Lucile Fray, a mother of ten who learns she has terminal cancer. With an alcoholic husband unable to care for the children, she faces a heartbreaking decision. Determined that her final act on earth will protect them, she fights tirelessly to secure a safe, stable future for each of her kids before the end.

Who Will Love My Children? Themes & Keywords

· 28 tags
  • farm
  • iowa
  • family relationships
  • question in title
  • poverty
  • little girl
  • little boy
  • husband wife relationship
  • affection
  • last will and testament
  • terminal illness
  • self sacrifice
+16 more
  • sacrifice
  • patient
  • orphan
  • farmer
  • docudrama
  • death
  • mother daughter relationship
  • adoption
  • mother son relationship
  • arthritis
  • ottumwa iowa
  • family crisis
  • cancer
  • father daughter relationship
  • father son relationship
  • based on true story
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Cast & crew

Who Will Love My Children? Cast & Characters

Ann-Margret leads the cast as Lucile Fray, with Frederic Forrest as Ivan Fray and Tracey Gold as Pauline Fray. Directed by John Erman; 24 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from John Erman

More films directed by John Erman, best-rated first: Stella, Candles on Bay Street, The Blackwater Lightship and Only Love.

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Who Will Love My Children? Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “¿Quien cuidará de mis hijos?” and “Chi amerà i miei bambini?”.

Also known as
  • ¿Quien cuidará de mis hijos?
  • Chi amerà i miei bambini?
  • Minha Vida Por Meus Filhos

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FAQ

Who Will Love My Children? FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Who Will Love My Children?, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Who Will Love My Children??

Who Will Love My Children? runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Who Will Love My Children? released?

Who Will Love My Children? was released on February 13, 1983.

Who directed Who Will Love My Children??

Who Will Love My Children? was directed by John Erman.

More films by John Erman

Who is in the cast of Who Will Love My Children??

Who Will Love My Children? stars Ann-Margret as Lucile Fray, Frederic Forrest as Ivan Fray and Tracey Gold as Pauline Fray, among 24 credited actors.

Does Who Will Love My Children? have a post-credit scene?

No. Who Will Love My Children? has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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