Life Story
Synopsis
Watson and Crick race to find the structure of DNA before Linus Pauling, Maurice Wilkins, or Rosalind Franklin can find the key to unlocking the secret.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 14, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mick Jackson
- Screenplay & Story
- William Nicholson
- Original Title
- Life Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- BBC, A+E Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mick Jackson
William Nicholson
Department Leadership Roster
Mick Jackson
Director
William Nicholson
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Life Story
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Life Story about?
Watson and Crick race to find the structure of DNA before Linus Pauling, Maurice Wilkins, or Rosalind Franklin can find the key to unlocking the secret.
Who directed Life Story?
Life Story was directed by Mick Jackson.
Who stars in Life Story?
The principal cast of Life Story includes Jeff Goldblum, Tim Pigott-Smith, Alan Howard, Juliet Stevenson, Nicholas Fry.
When was Life Story released and how long is it?
Life Story was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.