Alex: The Life of a Child (1986)

Alex: The Life of a Child (1986)

1986-04-23 United States of America 100 Min. PG-13
6.4 4 votes

Overview

Based on true events, 'Alex: The Life of a Child' follows former 'Sports Illustrated' writer Frank Deford and his wife Carole when their happy, all-American family is rocked to the core when their baby daughter Alex is diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. While CF sufferers were almost certainly doomed to an early death in the Seventies, Alex grew into a child who showed remarkable courage and strength in face of her illness. Her loving family were quick to rally around her, determined to show the same bravery as the little girl as they supported and cherished her through life and struggled to move on after her death at the tragically young age of eight.

Cast

Craig T. Nelson is Frank Deford
Frank Deford
Bonnie Bedelia is Carole Deford
Carole Deford
Gennie James is Alex Deford
Alex Deford
Danny Corkill is Chris Deford
Chris Deford
Mark Withers is Mac Deford
Mac Deford
Dann Florek is Dr. Tom Dolan
Dr. Tom Dolan