

First, You Cry
1978, English. Directed by George Schaefer.
Every woman's nightmare, one woman's triumph.
The story of television news correspondent Betty Rollin and her battle with breast cancer, and how her subsequent mastectomy changed her marriage, her philosophy and her entire life.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- George SchaeferDirector
- Mary Tyler MooreBetty Rollin
- Anthony PerkinsArthur Heroz
- Jennifer WarrenErica Wells
- Richard DysartDr. Brennerman
- Don JohnsonDaniel Easton
- Florence EldridgeMrs. Rollin
- Patricia BarryAnne
- Antoinette BowerMarsha
- James A. Watson, JrCal Connors
- Richard CrennaDavid Towers
- Donald BishopDr. Sanford Elby
- Robin RoseRobin
Details
- Released
- 8 November 1978
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Carmen Culver
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How long is First, You Cry?
First, You Cry runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
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First, You Cry is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is First, You Cry on?
First, You Cry isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 November 1978. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like First, You Cry?
If you liked First, You Cry, try The Christmas Shoes, Mansfield Park, Hello Sister, Goodbye Life.
Who directed First, You Cry?
First, You Cry (1978) was directed by George Schaefer and stars Mary Tyler Moore, Anthony Perkins, Jennifer Warren.