moonspinner55 In 1952 Iowa, a terminally-ill mother of ten children (of various ages, and one with epilepsy) must find new homes for the youngsters when it becomes apparent her alcoholic, frequently-unemployed husband will not be able to care for them once she passes on. Based on a true story, and told with tender, loving care, this is an honest tearjerker--and one with an unusual angle. Ann-Margret, making her first foray in the movie-of-the-week genre, not only must explain to her kids that she's dying but also that adoptive parents must be found for each of them, which means separating the siblings. It's a heady task for everyone involved, most especially the resolved, grounded matriarch who only cries in private. The film comes up a bit short in delineating the ne'er-do-well father's responsibilities and emotions--and the kids don't seem to have much of a connection to him--although Frederic Forrest comes across strongly in this role. The period flavor (although a bit hokey in the beginning) is well accomplished, and Ann-Margret's strength and courage as Lucile Fray holds the whole thing together like loving glue.

steve Starring: Ann-Margret, Frederic Forrest, Cathryn Damon, Donald Moffat, Lonny Chapman, Patricia Smith Directed by: John Erman "12 Months to Live... So Little time to Plan a Future She Would Not Share. For the Sake of her 10 Children She Must Succeed!"Lucile Fray (Ann-Margret), is the caring mother of 10 young children. She is the loving wife of Ivan (Frederic Forrest), a man almost crippled by arthritis. She is also dying. Stricken by a terminal illness, she has only a few months left to live. Her husband, tormented by the painful truth, turns to the bottle and, with a broken heart, Lucile is forced to accept that he will never be able to cope as a father alone. And so, for the sake of the children she loves so much, the young mother must make an agonising decision. Inspired by real-life events, 'Who Will Love My Children' is a tribute to one woman's courage and strength - a story of sacrifice and of a dying mother's undying love.One of the best films that I have ever seen Cried from start to finish.

nikki-higgs I watched this film many years ago on TV and taped it from there I could never really understand why my own mother was upset watching it! It was because I was so young at the time. I have just sat and watched this film again I now have 2 children of my own and I had to try and fight the tears back but that didn't happen I was crying through most of the film It just go's to show how different you feel when you have children of your own! Such an amazing family such a heart wrenching film truly wonderful! Someone has said about 8 still living any more news are you all still in touch I would love to know! Touched by the film all over!

skus Ann-Margaret was unbelievable. I saw this film so many years ago but it had a huge impact on me. I cried throughout the whole movie. My eyes and face were so redand swollen that it stayed on my face for a day. The next day inschool people thought someone in my family had died or I hadbeen beaten up. I have watched for it to be rerun on TV but can never find it. I havetried to purchase it but I don't think it is possible. I would LOVE tosee it again and tape it. I would love to show it to my Death and Dying Class. Help?