My Name Is Kate
“She was forced to choose between her family and the next drink.”
Synopsis
Kate (Donna Mills) is an alcoholic--and, as is often the case, she is in full denial regarding her illness. Only when she is threatened with mass desertion by her husband, children and best friend does the sullen Kate agree to seek out treatment.
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Donna Mills
Kate
Daniel J. Travanti
Hal Bannister
Nia Peeples
Annie
Ryan Reynolds
Kevin Bannister
Deanna Milligan
Carrie
Babs Chula
Nora
Linda Darlow
Suzanne Cobb
Eileen Brennan
Barbara Mannix
Lovie Eli
Pam
Tara Frederick
Jill
Maxine Miller
Doreen
Merrilyn Gann
Janet
Jaye Gazeley
Greg
Stephen E. Miller
Intake Counselor
Janet Craig
Woman with DT's
Jenn Griffin
Teddi
Randi Lynne
Lisa
Kevin McNulty
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rod Hardy
- Screenplay & Story
- George Eckstein
- Original Score
- Charles Bernstein
- Original Title
- My Name Is Kate
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Donna Mills Productions, ABC Productions, Berger Queen Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rod Hardy
George Eckstein
Charles Bernstein
David Connell
Richard Bracken
Harold Lee Tichenor, Donna Mills, Ilene Amy Berg
Department Leadership Roster
Rod Hardy
Director
Jill Scott
Production Design
Christine Mooney
Costume Design
Charles Bernstein
Original Music Composer
George Eckstein
Writer
Harold Lee Tichenor
Producer
David Connell
Director of Photography
Debra McGuire
Costume Design
Richard Bracken
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Name Is Kate
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is My Name Is Kate about?
Kate (Donna Mills) is an alcoholic--and, as is often the case, she is in full denial regarding her illness. Only when she is threatened with mass desertion by her husband, children and best friend does the sullen Kate agree to seek out treatment.
Who directed My Name Is Kate?
My Name Is Kate was directed by Rod Hardy.
Who stars in My Name Is Kate?
The principal cast of My Name Is Kate includes Donna Mills, Daniel J. Travanti, Nia Peeples, Ryan Reynolds, Deanna Milligan.
When was My Name Is Kate released and how long is it?
My Name Is Kate was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for My Name Is Kate?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Name Is Kate was composed by Charles Bernstein.