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First, You Cry is a 1978 American made-for-television biographical drama film starring Mary Tyler Moore, Anthony Perkins, Jennifer Warren, Richard Dysart and Don Johnson, directed by George Schaefer. It is based on the 1976 autobiography First, You Cry written by NBC News correspondent Betty Rollin in which she recalls her battle with breast cancer. The film was broadcast on CBS on November 8, 1978.
Original Release
11/08/1978
US Release
11/08/1978
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Mary Tyler Moore | Betty Rollin |
| Anthony Perkins | Arthur Heroz |
| Jennifer Warren | Erica Wells |
| Richard Dysart | Dr. Brennerman |
| Don Johnson | Daniel Easton |
| Florence Eldridge | Mrs. Rollin |
| Patricia Barry | Anne |
| Antoinette Bower | Marsha |
| James A. Watson Jr. | Cal Connors |
| Richard Crenna | David Towers |
Directors
Writers
Carmen Culver, Anne-Rose Cupidon
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Mary Tyler Moore | Betty Rollin |
| Anthony Perkins | Arthur Heroz |
| Jennifer Warren | Erica Wells |
| Richard Dysart | Dr. Brennerman |
| Don Johnson | Daniel Easton |
| Florence Eldridge | Mrs. Rollin |
| Patricia Barry | Anne |
| Antoinette Bower | Marsha |
| James A. Watson Jr. | Cal Connors |
| Richard Crenna | David Towers |
| Donald Bishop | Dr. Sanford Elby |
| Robin Rose | Robin |
| William Lanteau | Notions Clerk |
| Vivi Janiss | Martha |
| Kimmo Virtanen | Interviewer |
| Sari Price | Correspondent |
| Eda Reiss Merin | Saleswoman |
| Leigh Hamilton | Party Guest |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Philip Barry Jr. | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1979 | Golden Globe | Best Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
| 1979 | Emmy | Outstanding Drama or Comedy Special | Nominated |
| 1979 | Emmy | Outstanding Film Editing for a Limited Series or a Special | Nominated |
| 1979 | Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Special | Nominated |
| 1979 | Emmy | Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited Series or a Special | Nominated |
