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Gena Rowlands
Betty Ford
Josef Sommer
President Gerald Ford
Nan Woods
Susan Ford
Concetta Tomei
Jan
Jack Rader
Long Beach Doctor
Joan McMurtrey
Diane
Kenneth Tigar
Dr. Lukash
Laura Leigh Hughes
Gayle Ford
Daniel McDonald
Mike Ford
Brian McNamara
Steve Ford
Bradley Whitford
Jack Ford
Michael Greene
Head Usher
Stanley Grover
General Alexander Haig
Peter Jason
Counselor
Don Stewart
Nelson
Richard Kuss
Will
Sierra Pecheur
Pat Benedict
Ellen Blake
Sandra
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 2, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Greene
- Screenplay & Story
- Chris Chase, Betty Ford, Karen Hall
- Original Score
- Arthur B. Rubinstein
- Original Title
- The Betty Ford Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- David L. Wolper Productions, Warner Bros. Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Greene
Chris Chase, Betty Ford, Karen Hall
Arthur B. Rubinstein
Dennis Dalzell
Parkie L. Singh
Mark Wolper, Robert Papazian, David L. Wolper
Department Leadership Roster
David Greene
Director
Mark Wolper
Producer
Dennis Dalzell
Director of Photography
Parkie L. Singh
Editor
Arthur B. Rubinstein
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Betty Ford Story
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Betty Ford Story about?
This biographical film was based on the book The Times of My Life written by Chris Chase and Betty Ford.
Who directed The Betty Ford Story?
The Betty Ford Story was directed by David Greene.
Who stars in The Betty Ford Story?
The principal cast of The Betty Ford Story includes Gena Rowlands, Josef Sommer, Nan Woods, Concetta Tomei, Jack Rader.
When was The Betty Ford Story released and how long is it?
The Betty Ford Story was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Betty Ford Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Betty Ford Story was composed by Arthur B. Rubinstein.
Is The Betty Ford Story based on a book or true story?
The Betty Ford Story is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Chris Chase", Book: "Betty Ford".