Reason for Living: The Jill Ireland Story (1991)

05/19/1991 (US) • 1h 40m

Drama, TV Movie

She fought to save a son from drugs. She fought to save herself from cancer. Her story will live for a lifetime.

Overview

This biographical drama, based on the late actress's autobiography, chronicles her attempts to rescue her drug addicted son while simultaneously trying to overcome her life-threatening cancer.

Top Billed Cast

Jill Clayburgh

Jill Ireland

Lance Henriksen

Charles Bronson

Neill Barry

Jason McCallum

Lila Kaye

Dorothy, Jill's mother

Jack Gwillim

Jill's father

Jimmy McNichol

Valentine McCallum


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

biography

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