Son-Rise: A Miracle of Love (1979)
A young couple is overjoyed when they find out that, after having had two girls, the wife is pregnant again, and this time it will be a son. However, the boy turns out to autistic. Unhappy with the diagnoses and treatments available, they decide to work out their own therapy program for their son.
Director: Glenn Jordan
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: May 14, 1979
Cast
- James Farentino - Barry Kaufman
- Kathryn Harrold - Suzie Kaufman
- Stephen Elliott - Abe Kaufman
- Henry Olek - Dr. Bob Clark
- Kerry Sherman - Nancy
- Erica Yohn - Dr. Fields
- Michael Adams - Raun
- Casey Adams - Raun
- Arch Archambault - Daniel
- Shelby Balik - Bryn
Screenplay
- Stephen Kandel (Teleplay)
- Suzie Lyte Kaufman (Teleplay)
- Barry Neil Kaufman (Novel)
- Barry Neil Kaufman (Teleplay)
Music: Gerald Fried
Cinematography: Matthew F. Leonetti
Editing: Sidney Katz
Production: Filmways Television, Rothman/Wohl Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Post-Traumatic Healing and Hope, Mental Health and Inner Struggle
Keywords
based on novel or book, autism, therapy
More Films by Director: Glenn Jordan
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Son-Rise: A Miracle of Love about?
- A young couple is overjoyed when they find out that, after having had two girls, the wife is pregnant again, and this time it will be a son. However, the boy turns out to autistic. Unhappy with the diagnoses and treatments available, they decide to work out their own therapy program for their son.
- Who directed Son-Rise: A Miracle of Love?
- Son-Rise: A Miracle of Love was directed by Glenn Jordan.
- Who stars in Son-Rise: A Miracle of Love?
- Son-Rise: A Miracle of Love stars James Farentino, Kathryn Harrold, Stephen Elliott, Henry Olek, Kerry Sherman, Erica Yohn.
- How long is Son-Rise: A Miracle of Love?
- Son-Rise: A Miracle of Love has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Son-Rise: A Miracle of Love?
- Son-Rise: A Miracle of Love is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Son-Rise: A Miracle of Love produced?
- Son-Rise: A Miracle of Love was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Son-Rise: A Miracle of Love?
- The themes of Son-Rise: A Miracle of Love include: Post-Traumatic Healing and Hope, Mental Health and Inner Struggle.