Reason for Living: The Jill Ireland Story

NR
1h 40m
1991
7 /10 (1)

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.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1991-05-19

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

Elizabeth Ashley

Vicky

Byron Allen

Himself

Liane Curtis

Lori

Jimmy McNichol

Valentine McCallum

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