A Cry for Love (1980)
Divorcee Susan Blakely, with no alimony and two kids to support, begins turning to amphetamines. While at her lowest ebb, she meets an alcoholic and three-time loser in marriage -- who, incredibly, turns out to be the ideal man!
Director: Paul Wendkos
Genre: TV Movie, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: October 20, 1980
Cast
- Susan Blakely - Polly Harris
- Powers Boothe - Tony Bonnell
- Charles Siebert - Fred
- Herb Edelman - Jack
- Edie Adams - Tessie
- Fern Fitzgerald - Barbara
- Paul Lieber - Eugene
- Jeremy Licht - Nick Harris
- Lainie Kazan - Tina Weathersby
- Gene Barry - Gordon Harris
Screenplay
Music: Jimmie Haskell
Cinematography: Richard C. Glouner
Editing: James Galloway
Production: Charles Fries Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Addiction and Recovery
Keywords
addiction, alcoholism, stranger
More Films by Director: Paul Wendkos
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Cry for Love about?
- Divorcee Susan Blakely, with no alimony and two kids to support, begins turning to amphetamines. While at her lowest ebb, she meets an alcoholic and three-time loser in marriage -- who, incredibly, turns out to be the ideal man!
- Who directed A Cry for Love?
- A Cry for Love was directed by Paul Wendkos.
- Who stars in A Cry for Love?
- A Cry for Love stars Susan Blakely, Powers Boothe, Charles Siebert, Herb Edelman, Edie Adams, Fern Fitzgerald.
- How long is A Cry for Love?
- A Cry for Love has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is A Cry for Love?
- A Cry for Love is a TV Movie, Drama, Romance film.
- Where was A Cry for Love produced?
- A Cry for Love was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of A Cry for Love?
- The themes of A Cry for Love include: Addiction and Recovery.