Reason for Living: The Jill Ireland Story (1991)
She fought to save a son from drugs. She fought to save herself from cancer. Her story will live for a lifetime.
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.
Director: Michael Ray Rhodes
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: May 19, 1991
Cast
- Jill Clayburgh - Jill Ireland
- Lance Henriksen - Charles Bronson
- Neill Barry - Jason McCallum
- Lila Kaye - Dorothy, Jill's mother
- Jack Gwillim - Jill's father
- Elizabeth Ashley - Vicky
- Byron Allen - Himself
- Liane Curtis - Lori
- Jimmy McNichol - Valentine McCallum
Screenplay
- Audrey Davis Levin (Teleplay)
- Jill Ireland (Book)
Music: Guy Moon, Steve Tyrell
Cinematography: Jon Kranhouse
Editing: Jerald A. Temple
Production: NBC, Ten-Four Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
biography
More Films by Director: Michael Ray Rhodes
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Reason for Living: The Jill Ireland Story about?
- 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.
- Who directed Reason for Living: The Jill Ireland Story?
- Reason for Living: The Jill Ireland Story was directed by Michael Ray Rhodes.
- Who stars in Reason for Living: The Jill Ireland Story?
- Reason for Living: The Jill Ireland Story stars Jill Clayburgh, Lance Henriksen, Neill Barry, Lila Kaye, Jack Gwillim, Elizabeth Ashley.
- How long is Reason for Living: The Jill Ireland Story?
- Reason for Living: The Jill Ireland Story has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Reason for Living: The Jill Ireland Story?
- Reason for Living: The Jill Ireland Story is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Reason for Living: The Jill Ireland Story produced?
- Reason for Living: The Jill Ireland Story was produced in United States of America.