An Unexpected Life
Synopsis
A single woman has her idyllic life disrupted when she takes in orphans. But, soon she comes to depend on the sound of little feet and couldn't think of life without them.
Top Cast
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Stockard Channing
Barbara Whitney
Stephen Collins
Sam Sadwich
Christine Ebersole
Ruth Whitney
Elaine Stritch
Lucinda Sadwich
Jenny O'Hara
Harriet Rothman
S. Epatha Merkerson
Beverly Hawkins
Noah Fleiss
Matt Whitney
Jenifer Lewis
Camille
Chelsea Russo
Megan Whitney
RuPaul
Charles
Ken Pogue
Judge Whitlock
Ben Immanuel
Harry Weinstock
Sarah Strange
Claudia
Kevin McNulty
Goldani
Anna Hagan
Minister
Marilyn Norry
Evelyn
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 24, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Hugh Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Lee Rose
- Original Title
- An Unexpected Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- USA Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Hugh Jones
Lee Rose
Eric Van Haren Noman
Pamela Malouf
Lee Rose
Department Leadership Roster
Eric Van Haren Noman
Director of Photography
Dorothy Amos
Costume Design
David Hugh Jones
Director
Lee Rose
Writer
Pamela Malouf
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About An Unexpected Life
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What is An Unexpected Life about?
A single woman has her idyllic life disrupted when she takes in orphans. But, soon she comes to depend on the sound of little feet and couldn't think of life without them.
Who directed An Unexpected Life?
An Unexpected Life was directed by David Hugh Jones.
Who stars in An Unexpected Life?
The principal cast of An Unexpected Life includes Stockard Channing, Stephen Collins, Christine Ebersole, Elaine Stritch, Jenny O'Hara.
When was An Unexpected Life released and how long is it?
An Unexpected Life was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.