Suddenly, Love is a 1978 American TV movie, produced by Ross Hunter, about the romance between a woman who grew up in a poor neighborhood and a "socially prominent" attorney.Maltin, Leonard, Leonard Maltin's TV Movies and Video Guide, 1991 Edition, page 1120, Plume, 1990 The film premiered on NBC on December 4, 1978.
The Los Angeles Times said it had "considerable charm".TV MOVIE REVIEW: 'Suddenly, Love' a Romantic Tale Thomas, Kevin. Los Angeles Times4 Dec 1978: f16.
Plot During the 1950s Regina Malloy grows up in an abusive, low-class Brooklyn family.Tuttle, Lisa, 'Suddenly, Love' convincing sentiment, Austin American-Statesman, December 4, 1978, page 23 She receives encouragement from the neighborhood tailor, Mr. Luria, to pursue higher education. With the help of scholarships Regina studies to become an architect.Hayden, Bill, Williams dumps sitcom stereotype in NBC's dramatic 'Suddenly, Love', Tucson Citizen, December 4, 1978, page 21 Regina meets Jack Graham, a wealthy law school professor. They marry in the early 1960s and have a child Bobbi, but Jack's chronic health problems cause challenges in their lives.
Cast Cindy Williams as Regina Malloy Graham Paul Shenar as Jack Graham Drew Barrymore as Bobbi Graham Eileen Heckart as Mrs. Malloy Scott Brady as Mr. Malloy Joan Bennett as Mrs. Graham Lew Ayres as Mr. Graham Kurt Kasznar as Mr. Luria
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