Reason for Living: The Jill Ireland Story
“She fought to save a son from drugs. She fought to save herself from cancer. Her story will live for a lifetime.”
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 19, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Ray Rhodes
- Screenplay & Story
- Audrey Davis Levin, Jill Ireland
- Original Score
- Guy Moon, Steve Tyrell
- Original Title
- Reason for Living: The Jill Ireland Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- NBC, Ten-Four Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Ray Rhodes
Audrey Davis Levin, Jill Ireland
Guy Moon, Steve Tyrell
Jon Kranhouse
Jerald A. Temple
Greg Strangis, Bonny Dore
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Ray Rhodes
Director
Bonny Dore
Producer
Guy Moon
Original Music Composer
Jerald A. Temple
Editor
Jon Kranhouse
Director of Photography
Steve Tyrell
Original Music Composer
Richard Reynolds
Production Design
Jacqueline SaintAnne
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Reason for Living: The Jill Ireland Story
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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?
The principal cast of Reason for Living: The Jill Ireland Story includes Jill Clayburgh, Lance Henriksen, Neill Barry, Lila Kaye, Jack Gwillim.
When was Reason for Living: The Jill Ireland Story released and how long is it?
Reason for Living: The Jill Ireland Story was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Reason for Living: The Jill Ireland Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Reason for Living: The Jill Ireland Story was composed by Guy Moon, Steve Tyrell.
Is Reason for Living: The Jill Ireland Story based on a book or true story?
Reason for Living: The Jill Ireland Story is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Jill Ireland".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Reason for Living: The Jill Ireland Story?
Reason for Living: The Jill Ireland Story holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).