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Who Will Love My Children?

  • TV Movie
  • 1983
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
614
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Who Will Love My Children? (1983)
Drama

Based on a true story of Iowa farm wife Lucile Fray. Ann-Margret plays a dying mother of ten whose last wish is to find loving families for her children.Based on a true story of Iowa farm wife Lucile Fray. Ann-Margret plays a dying mother of ten whose last wish is to find loving families for her children.Based on a true story of Iowa farm wife Lucile Fray. Ann-Margret plays a dying mother of ten whose last wish is to find loving families for her children.

  • Director
    • John Erman
  • Writer
    • Michael Bortman
  • Stars
    • Ann-Margret
    • Frederic Forrest
    • Cathryn Damon
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    614
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Erman
    • Writer
      • Michael Bortman
    • Stars
      • Ann-Margret
      • Frederic Forrest
      • Cathryn Damon
    • 26User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 3 wins & 9 nominations total

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    Ann-Margret
    Ann-Margret
    • Lucile Fray
    Frederic Forrest
    Frederic Forrest
    • Ivan Fray
    Cathryn Damon
    Cathryn Damon
    • Hazel Anderson
    Donald Moffat
    Donald Moffat
    • Dick Thomas
    Lonny Chapman
    Lonny Chapman
    • Milton Hammond
    Patricia Smith
    Patricia Smith
    • Cleta Thomas
    Jess Osuna
    Jess Osuna
    • Dr. Willis
    Christopher Allport
    Christopher Allport
    • Kenneth Handy
    Patrick Brennan
    • Carl Fray
    Soleil Moon Frye
    Soleil Moon Frye
    • Linda Fray
    Tracey Gold
    Tracey Gold
    • Pauline Fray
    Joel Graves
    • Warren Fray
    Rachel Jacobs
    Rachel Jacobs
    • Joyce Fray
    Robby Kiger
    • Frank Fray
    Cady McClain
    Cady McClain
    • Virginia Fray
    Hallie Todd
    Hallie Todd
    • Joann Fray
    Cory 'Bumper' Yothers
    • Ivan Fray Jr.
    Cheryl Anderson
    Cheryl Anderson
    • Joyce Wehmeyer
    • Director
      • John Erman
    • Writer
      • Michael Bortman
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    • Trivia
      At the Emmy Awards ceremony, Barbara Stanwyck won the award for best actress for "The Thorn Birds" over Ann-Margret for "Who Will Love My Children?" In accepting the award, Stanwyck said, "This is an honor. But the woman who should have won this award is sitting over there," pointing to Ann-Margret. "I think she gave one of the finest, most beautiful performances I have ever seen. Ann-Margret, you were superb."
    • Alternate versions
      Two different variations exist: the opening on-screen disclaimer is read by Ann-Margret, but in the international theatrical version, it's in a different alignment and her voice is not heard. The ending credits are featured over a still image of the Fray family and in the international version, the end credits roll against a simple black background.
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      Featured in The 35th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1983)

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    Quite something!
    Ann-Margaret was nominated for an Emmy, deservedly so, for her work in this film. She is, quite simply, magnificent! I don't believe that she has ever been more beautiful...sans glamour, sans big hair, sans sexuality...yet her beauty shines out from someplace inside giving her performance a layered depth that needs no other trappings. All of the actors, including the kids, are fabulous. John Erman directed this tragic tale of a doomed depression-era mother trying to find homes for her children before she dies with incredible sensitivity and manages to avoid the traps of "maudlin." A terrific film!
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    • Release date
      • February 14, 1983 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Der lange Abschied
    • Filming locations
      • California, USA
    • Production company
      • ABC Circle Films
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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