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 by	Dick Richards
Screenplay by	Erich Segal David Zelag Goodman
Based on	Man, Woman and Child by Erich Segal
Produced by	Stanley Beck Elliott Kastner Elmo Williams
Starring	Martin Sheen Blythe Danner Craig T. Nelson David Hemmings
Cinematography	Richard H. Kline
Edited by	David Bretherton
Music by	Georges Delerue Buddy Kaye
Production company	Gaylord Productions
Distributed by	Paramount Pictures (United States and Canada) Columbia Pictures[1] (International)
Release date	April 1, 1983 (1983-04-01)
Running time	99 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Box office	$2,314,561[2]

Plot

Robert Beckwith is a sensitive, intelligent family man who, in a brief affair long past, fathered Jean-Claude Guerin, a child whose sudden appearance threatens his happy life. Robert's wife Sheila is a strong, loving spouse and mother whose deep love and commitment are stretched to the breaking point by the unexpected arrival of her husband's illegitimate son.

Cast

• Martin Sheen as Robert Beckwith
• Blythe Danner as Sheila Beckwith
• Craig T. Nelson as Bernie Ackerman
• David Hemmings as Gavin Wilson
• Nathalie Nell as Nicole Guerin
• Maureen Anderman as Margo
• Sebastian Dungan as Jean-Claude Guerin
• Arlene McIntyre as Jessica Beckwith
• Melissa Francis as Paula Beckwith
• Billy Jayne as Davey Ackerman
• Ruth Silveira as Nancy Ackerman
• Jacques François as Louis

Reception

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