For Hope
“In three months, she'll hardly recognize her own face. In six months, she won't be able to use her hands. In a year, she'll need a miracle. But the disease that is so ravaging her body can never destroy her spirit.”
Synopsis
The life and death of a young woman who suffered from scleroderma, and how she and her family coped.
Top Cast
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Dana Delany
Hope Altman
Polly Bergen
Molly Altman
Harold Gould
David Altman
Tracy Nelson
Annie Altman
Chris Demetral
Alan Altman
Henry Czerny
Ken Altman
Carly McKillip
Laura Altman
Alexandra Purvis
Audrey Altman
Lesley Ewen
Jennifer
Babs Chula
Doctor
Sharon Monsky
Herself
Christine Willes
Nurse Stark
Peter Kelamis
Writer One
Mandy McKeen
Writer Two
David Hurtubise
Executive Producer
Christine Chatelain
Ellen
Evan Tylor
Fonz Type
Sadie Lawrence
Brittany
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Saget
- Screenplay & Story
- Susan Rice
- Original Score
- Peter Rodgers Melnick
- Original Title
- For Hope
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Brillstein-Grey Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Saget
Susan Rice
Peter Rodgers Melnick
Ron Orieux
Michael S. Murphy
Bernie Brillstein, Brad Grey, Bob Saget, Karen Moore
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Saget
Director
Susan Rice
Writer
Karen Moore
Producer
Ron Orieux
Director of Photography
Michael S. Murphy
Editor
Michael Nemirsky
Production Design
Gregory Mah
Costume Design
Peter Rodgers Melnick
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About For Hope
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is For Hope about?
The life and death of a young woman who suffered from scleroderma, and how she and her family coped.
Who directed For Hope?
For Hope was directed by Bob Saget.
Who stars in For Hope?
The principal cast of For Hope includes Dana Delany, Polly Bergen, Harold Gould, Tracy Nelson, Chris Demetral.
When was For Hope released and how long is it?
For Hope was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for For Hope?
The original motion picture soundtrack for For Hope was composed by Peter Rodgers Melnick.