Six Weeks
“In six weeks you can find memories to last a lifetime.”
Synopsis
A wealthy cosmetic tycoon and her 12-year-old daughter, who's dying from leukemia, strike up a sentimental friendship with a California politician. Since the girl has only six weeks or less to live, the trio fly to New York City where the daughter skates the ice rink at Rockefeller Center, assumes the lead in The Nutcracker ballet, and sightsees most of the city.
Top Cast
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Dudley Moore
Patrick Dalton
Mary Tyler Moore
Charlotte Dreyfus
Katherine Healy
Nicole Dreyfus
Michael Ensign
Choreographer
Bill Calvert
Jeff Dalton
Anne Ditchburn
Anne, the Assistant Choreographer
Shannon Wilcox
John Harkins
Joe Regalbuto
Clement von Franckenstein
Bill Calvert
Susan Egan
Ballet Dancer
Brad Caleb Kane
'Nutcracker' Dancer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 24, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Bill
- Screenplay & Story
- David Seltzer
- Original Score
- Dudley Moore
- Original Title
- Six Weeks
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Polygram Pictures, The Guber-Peters Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Bill
David Seltzer, Fred Mustard Stewart
Dudley Moore
Michael D. Margulies
Stu Linder
Jon Peters, Peter Guber
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Bill
Director
Jon Peters
Producer
David Seltzer
Screenplay
Peter Guber
Producer
Dudley Moore
Original Music Composer
Michael D. Margulies
Director of Photography
Stu Linder
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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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Golden Globe Nominated Titles - IMDb
1980
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Frequently Asked Questions About Six Weeks
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Six Weeks about?
A wealthy cosmetic tycoon and her 12-year-old daughter, who's dying from leukemia, strike up a sentimental friendship with a California politician. Since the girl has only six weeks or less to live, the trio fly to New York City where the daughter skates the ice rink at Rockefeller Center, assumes the lead in The Nutcracker ballet, and sightsees most of the city.
Who directed Six Weeks?
Six Weeks was directed by Tony Bill.
Who stars in Six Weeks?
The principal cast of Six Weeks includes Dudley Moore, Mary Tyler Moore, Katherine Healy, Michael Ensign, Bill Calvert.
When was Six Weeks released and how long is it?
Six Weeks was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Six Weeks?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Six Weeks was composed by Dudley Moore.
Is Six Weeks based on a book or true story?
Six Weeks is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Fred Mustard Stewart".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Six Weeks?
Six Weeks holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).