Chance of a Lifetime
“The wanted to fool the world. But they were only fooling themselves.”
Synopsis
Irreverent freelance investigative reporter Tom Maguire hits rock bottom when bigot editor in chief Ivan refuses to print his pieces anymore and his bad back most be operated, but his health insurance just expired. Sympathetic editor Irene Dunbar, feeling guilty she didn't save his job, volunteers for a fake marriage so he can use her insurance. The 'happy couple' in now constantly beleaguered by her mother and an insurance inspector, while each has his own affairs, but the co-habitation also seems to generate meaningful affection.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Deborah Reinisch
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Stein, Renee Longstreet
- Original Score
- J.A.C. Redford
- Original Title
- Chance of a Lifetime
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Citadel Entertainment, Roaring Fork Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Deborah Reinisch
Mark Stein, Renee Longstreet
J.A.C. Redford
Paul Elliott
Sabrina Plisco
Karen S. Shapiro
Department Leadership Roster
Deborah Reinisch
Director
Karen S. Shapiro
Producer
Vicki Sánchez
Costume Design
Sabrina Plisco
Editor
Mimi Gramatky
Production Design
Paul Elliott
Director of Photography
J.A.C. Redford
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chance of a Lifetime
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What is Chance of a Lifetime about?
Irreverent freelance investigative reporter Tom Maguire hits rock bottom when bigot editor in chief Ivan refuses to print his pieces anymore and his bad back most be operated, but his health insurance just expired. Sympathetic editor Irene Dunbar, feeling guilty she didn't save his job, volunteers for a fake marriage so he can use her insurance. The 'happy couple' in now constantly beleaguered by her mother and an insurance inspector, while each has his own affairs, but the co-habitation also seems to generate meaningful affection.
Who directed Chance of a Lifetime?
Chance of a Lifetime was directed by Deborah Reinisch.
Who stars in Chance of a Lifetime?
The principal cast of Chance of a Lifetime includes John Ritter, Katey Sagal, David Naughton, Lynne Thigpen, Marie Marshall.
When was Chance of a Lifetime released and how long is it?
Chance of a Lifetime was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Chance of a Lifetime?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chance of a Lifetime was composed by J.A.C. Redford.