A Cry for Love
A Cry for Love
1980, English. Directed by Paul Wendkos.
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!
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 20 October 1980
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Renée Taylor, Joseph Bologna
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A Cry for Love runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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Which OTT platform is A Cry for Love on?
A Cry for Love isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 October 1980. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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Who directed A Cry for Love?
A Cry for Love (1980) was directed by Paul Wendkos and stars Susan Blakely, Powers Boothe, Charles Siebert.