Chance of a Lifetime
Synopsis
Since the death of her husband 10 years ago, Evelyn has been working hard for her company, but had no private life. Now her doctor shocks her with the news that she may live only another 6 months. Spontanely she follows a TV ad and sets out for vacation in Mexico. There she meets widower Lloyd and they fall in love, go bungee jumping... until she gets another diagnosis from her doctor.
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Chance of a Lifetime promo, 1991
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-06-21
Top Cast
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Betty White
Evelyn Eglin
Leslie Nielsen
Lloyd Dixon
Ed Begley Jr.
Darrel
Michael Tucci
Randell
Ann Turkel
Tippi
Annabelle Gurwitch
Sherri
Lincoln Kilpatrick
Amos
Orson Bean
Fred
Elaine Stritch
Sybill
William Windom
Dr. Edelman
Susan Brown
Barbara
Mitzi McCall
Bea
Gustavo Rex
Clerk
Anita Finlay
Sharon
Lloyd Kino
Yamashiro
Edgar Small
Burt
Melody Rogers
Self
Deborah Dismukes
Salesperson
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Sanger
- Screenplay & Story
- Lynn Roth
- Original Score
- David McHugh
- Original Title
- Chance of a Lifetime
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Sanger
Lynn Roth
David McHugh
Stephen McNutt
Toni Morgan
Charles W. Fries, Lynn Roth
Department Leadership Roster
Mimi Gramatky
Production Design
Dennis Madalone
Stunt Coordinator
Lynn Roth
Writer
Stephen McNutt
Director of Photography
Toni Morgan
Editor
Debra McGuire
Costume Design
Jonathan Sanger
Director
David McHugh
Original Music Composer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Chance of a Lifetime about?
Since the death of her husband 10 years ago, Evelyn has been working hard for her company, but had no private life. Now her doctor shocks her with the news that she may live only another 6 months. Spontanely she follows a TV ad and sets out for vacation in Mexico. There she meets widower Lloyd and they fall in love, go bungee jumping... until she gets another diagnosis from her doctor.
Who directed Chance of a Lifetime?
Chance of a Lifetime was directed by Jonathan Sanger.
Who stars in Chance of a Lifetime?
The principal cast of Chance of a Lifetime includes Betty White, Leslie Nielsen, Ed Begley Jr., Michael Tucci, Ann Turkel.
When was Chance of a Lifetime released and how long is it?
Chance of a Lifetime was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Chance of a Lifetime?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chance of a Lifetime was composed by David McHugh.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chance of a Lifetime?
Chance of a Lifetime holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).