A Reason to Live
“A father on the brink of suicide. A son racing against time to save him.”
Synopsis
When Gus Stewart's wife announces that she wants to divorce him, he starts thinking about committing suicide. His 14-year-old son Alex notices this and desperately tries to prevent him from doing so and to give his father a reason to live.
Top Cast
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Ricky Schroder
Alex Stewart
Peter Fonda
Gus Stewart
Deidre Hall
Delores Stewart
Tracey Gold
Ellen Maynes
Maxine Stuart
Fay Stewart
Carrie Snodgress
Isobel Bennett
Bruce Weitz
Bob Cousins
Peter Jason
Dick Biheller
Jim McKrell
Josh Turner
Rosanna Huffman
Felicia Massey
Matthew Faison
Jack Mayberry
Mark Goddard
Jerry Yusem
Linda Meiklejohn
June Baker
Lee Anthony
Ray
Sands Hall
Aunt Marion
Ray Girardin
Tom Yusem
Bobbie Ferguson
Carla Yusem
Gerald Berns
Henry
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Levin
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Lewin
- Original Score
- Miles Goodman
- Original Title
- A Reason to Live
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Rastar Productions, Rick-Dawn Enterprises, Robert Papazian Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Levin
Robert Lewin
Miles Goodman
John McPherson
Eric A. Sears
Doreen Bergesen, Robert Papazian
Department Leadership Roster
John McPherson
Director of Photography
Miles Goodman
Original Music Composer
Robert Lewin
Writer
Robert Papazian
Producer
Eric A. Sears
Editor
Peter Levin
Director
Ernie F. Orsatti
Stunt Coordinator
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Reason to Live.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Reason to Live
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Reason to Live about?
When Gus Stewart's wife announces that she wants to divorce him, he starts thinking about committing suicide. His 14-year-old son Alex notices this and desperately tries to prevent him from doing so and to give his father a reason to live.
Who directed A Reason to Live?
A Reason to Live was directed by Peter Levin.
Who stars in A Reason to Live?
The principal cast of A Reason to Live includes Ricky Schroder, Peter Fonda, Deidre Hall, Tracey Gold, Maxine Stuart.
When was A Reason to Live released and how long is it?
A Reason to Live was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for A Reason to Live?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Reason to Live was composed by Miles Goodman.