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DRAMA . 1978 . 1h 37m

First, You Cry_

"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.

Starring Mary Tyler Moore, Anthony Perkins, Jennifer Warren
1h 37m
Runtime
1978
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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.

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Cast
Mary Tyler Moore stars as Betty Rollin in First, You Cry.
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Year context
First, You Cry was released 48 years ago in 1978.
Overview
The story of television news correspondent Betty Rollin and her battle with breast cancer, and how her subsequent mastectomy changed her marriage, her philos...
First, You Cry is a Drama, TV Movie film with a runtime of 1h 37m.

CAST (18)

Mary Tyler Moore
Mary Tyler Moore
Betty Rollin
Anthony Perkins
Anthony Perkins
Arthur Heroz
Jennifer Warren
Jennifer Warren
Erica Wells
Richard Dysart
Richard Dysart
Dr. Brennerman
Don Johnson
Don Johnson
Daniel Easton
Florence Eldridge
Florence Eldridge
Mrs. Rollin
Patricia Barry
Patricia Barry
Anne
Antoinette Bower
Antoinette Bower
Marsha
James A. Watson, Jr
James A. Watson, Jr
Cal Connors
Richard Crenna
Richard Crenna
David Towers
DB
Donald Bishop
Dr. Sanford Elby
RR
Robin Rose
Robin
William Lanteau
William Lanteau
Notions Clerk
Vivi Janiss
Vivi Janiss
Martha
CH
Carole Hemingway
Interviewer
SP
Sari Price
Correspondent
Eda Reiss Merin
Eda Reiss Merin
Saleswoman
Leigh Hamilton
Leigh Hamilton
Party Guest

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
97 min (1h 37m)
Country

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What is First, You Cry about?
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.
How long is First, You Cry?
First, You Cry has a runtime of 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Who stars in First, You Cry?
The cast of First, You Cry includes Mary Tyler Moore, Anthony Perkins, Jennifer Warren, Richard Dysart, Don Johnson.

GENRES (2)

Drama TV Movie
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