The Ann Jillian Story (1988)

Ann Jillian finds out she has cancer and the movie shows how she deals with that (the hospital treatments and impact on her life).

Director:

Corey Allen

Writer:

Audrey Davis Levin

Stars:

Ann Jillian, Tony Lo Bianco, Leighton Bewley

Won 1 Golden Globe. Another 2 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Ann Jillian	...	Herself
Tony Lo Bianco	...	Andy Murcia
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Leighton Bewley	...	Ben
Diane D'Aquila	...	Dr. Francine Caldwell
Thomas Hauff	...	Dr. William Edelman
Pam Hyatt	...	Joyce Selznick
Viveca Lindfors	...	Ann's Mother
Kate Lynch
George Touliatos	...	Ann's Father
Ann Turnbull
Todd Waite	...	Director
Timothy Webber	...	Charlie Austin

Storyline

This movie is first a great love story between the Actress Ann Jillian and a Chicago Police Sgt. Andy Murcia. It's a show biz film of the young star rising and the cop who guided her career - and yes, when Ann Jillian got breast cancer, it's about how she beat cancer and went on to stardom. This film is a heartfelt story of a girl born to newly arrived Lith. parents - the film is so inspiring - a must see for lovers, as well as for new comers in show business. It's a real people picture with a great true story.

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Plot Keywords:

breast cancer | character name in title

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Genres:

Biography

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 January 1988 (USA)

Also Known As:

Die Geschichte der Ann Jillian

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

This movie was good

This movie was excellent. It kept me interested in a fantastic, beautiful family who comes together at Ann Jillian's side. This is a beautiful picture of Love, Courage, and Determination! I have had people in my family with cancer and it is a great portrayal of this situation.