Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story
Synopsis
Story about a runner whose bulimia and anorexia threatens both her dream of competing in the Olympics and her marriage to Denver's mayor.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jan Egleson
- Screenplay & Story
- Susan Arnout Smith
- Original Score
- Dana Kaproff
- Original Title
- Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Mark Sennet Productions, Citadel Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jan Egleson
Susan Arnout Smith
Dana Kaproff
James L. Carter
Terry Blythe
David R. Ginsburg, Karen S. Shapiro
Department Leadership Roster
James L. Carter
Director of Photography
Terry Blythe
Editor
Karen S. Shapiro
Producer
Susan Arnout Smith
Writer
Jan Egleson
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story about?
Story about a runner whose bulimia and anorexia threatens both her dream of competing in the Olympics and her marriage to Denver's mayor.
Who directed Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story?
Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story was directed by Jan Egleson.
Who stars in Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story?
The principal cast of Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story includes Crystal Bernard, Esai Morales, Casey Sander, Tom Atkins, Amy Reece.
When was Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story released and how long is it?
Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story was composed by Dana Kaproff.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story?
Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).