Man, Woman and Child is a 1983 American drama film directed by Dick Richards and written by Erich Segal and David Zelag Goodman. It is based on Erich Segal's book 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.
Plot
Martin Sheen is Robert, the man - a sensitive, intelligent family man who, in a brief affair long past, fathered a child whose sudden appearance threatens his happy life. Blythe Danner is Sheila, the woman - a strong, loving wife and mother whose deep love and commitment are stretched to the breaking point by the unexpected arrival of her husband's illegitimate son. Crafted in the tender tradition of Love Story, what follows is an evocative, emotionally charged movie about a typical American family whose deep love is shaken, tested and ultimately reaffirmed.
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.