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1991

Reason for Living: The Jill Ireland Story

Directed by Michael Ray Rhodes
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.

Duration

1h 40m

Released

May 19, 1991

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Cast9

  • Jill Clayburgh
  • Lance Henriksen
  • Neill Barry
  • Lila Kaye
  • Jack Gwillim
  • Elizabeth Ashley
  • Byron Allen
  • Liane Curtis
  • Jimmy McNichol

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