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A Time to Live (1985) (TV)
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John McGreevey (writer)
Mary-Lou Weisman (book)
Release Date:
28 October 1985 (USA) more
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The problems of a mother who helps her son in his struggles against muscular dystrophy. From the true story of Peter and Mary-Lou Weisman. more | add synopsis
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Won Golden Globe. Another 1 win & 2 nominations more
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Minnelli shows true grit as loving mother to sick child... more (4 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Liza Minnelli | ... | Mary-Lou Weisman |
 | Jeffrey DeMunn | ... | Larry Weisman |
 | Swoosie Kurtz | ... | Patricia |
| Scott Schwartz | ... | Adam Weisman |
| Corey Haim | ... | Peter Weisman |
 | Henry G. Sanders | ... | Fred |
| Janine Manatis | ... | Mangie |
| Karen Shallo | ... | Betty Vehon |
| Kurt Reis | ... | Kurt Vehon |
 | Tre Smith | ... | Jeff (as Trevor Smith) |
| François Klanfer | ... | Julian-Serre |
| Ken Pogue | ... | Dr. Doran |
| Samantha Langevin | ... | Dr. Ulmer |
 | Chuck Shamata | ... | Dr. Strathmore |
| Richard Allan Heft | ... | Student |
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95 min
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Liza Minnelli won a Golden Globe for forthright performance as real-life Mary-Lou Weisman, whose young son was stricken with muscular dystrophy. Minnelli's Mary-Lou is tough and tender, hopeful for a cure and yet acerbically wise to her no-win situation. Predictably, as per the TV-movie genre, the 'Dad' character is the proverbial shadow in the proceedings, ready to throw in the towel early while 'Mom' soldiers on. This is fine, as Minnelli's gritty strength and heartfelt sentiment distinguishes the movie, but too often the piece slips into sick-kid clichés. We admire Mary-Lou (who wouldn't?), but there isn't anything surprising or unconventional in this material. The emotions rendered in "A Time to Live" don't feel put on, and everyone gets an 'A' for effort, but it's a minor entry on Liza's résumé.