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"A Will of Their Own" (1998) More at IMDbPro »TV mini-series

Overview

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7.1/10   165 votes
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Director:
Karen Arthur
Writers (WGA):
Susan Richards Shreve (novel)
Susan Nanus (television story) ...
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Release Date:
18 October 1998 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama more
Plot:
A two-part epic that "chronicles women's lives in the 20th century".
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Awards:
2 nominations more
User Comments:
Brava Ms. Thompson! more (14 total)

Cast

  (Series Cast overview, first billed only)

Lea Thompson ... Amanda Steward

Thomas Gibson ... James Maclaren
Sonia Braga ... Jessica Lopez de la Cruz

Ellen Burstyn ... Veronica Steward

Faye Dunaway ... Margaret Sanger

Karin Anglin ... Isobel
Reiko Aylesworth ... Annie Jermaine

Michael Muhney ... William Steward

Charlotte Ross ... Susan Peterson

Tovah Feldshuh ... Mrs. Rubenstein
Elizabeth Marvel ... Diana

Eric McCormack ... Pierce Peterson

Diana Scarwid ... Crystal Eastman
David New ... Martin

John Shea ... Jonathan Abbott
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Daughters of the New World (USA) (working title)
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Runtime:
300 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Stereo
Filming Locations:
Belleville, Illinois, USA more
Company:
Lakeside Productions more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Kellie Martin was originally cast to play Susan Peterson. She had to drop out due to a family emergency. She was replaced by Charlotte Ross. more

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Brava Ms. Thompson!, 10 May 2006
10/10
Author: AnnieCian (Anniec@Cianglobal.com) from Canada

I have seen these miniseries on TV when it first came out, and for years I have been searching avidly for a copy. Finally I could obtain it. It is a very uplifting experience, a great plot and a gripping story that moves through the generations and one that carries a very high emotional impact on the audience. But most of all I admired Ms. Lea Thompson's superb performance although she was in the company of a very talented and superior cast. I have always seen her in comedy and the stellar dramatic performance that she has brought to the screen with this work is truly exceptional and genuine proof that she is indeed a versatile actress with a very rare talent.

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