Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy (2006)
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- TV-14
- 1h 30min
- Biography, Comedy
- 23 Oct 2006 (USA)
- TV Movie
A young woman tries to keep a positive attitude while battling breast cancer.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 6 nominations.
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Cast
| Sarah Chalke | ... |
Geralyn Lucas
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| Jay Harrington | ... |
Tyler Lucas
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| Lally Cadeau | ... |
Geralyn's Mom
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| Harvey Atkin | ... |
Geralyn's Dad
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| Robin Brûlé | ... |
Wendy
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| Mayko Nguyen | ... |
Donna
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| Julie Khaner | ... |
Meredith
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| Ron Lea |
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| Patti LaBelle | ... |
Moneisha
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| Conrad Pla | ... |
Cuban Taxi Driver
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| Geoffrey Pounsett | ... |
Dr. Bob Bradley
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| Jordan Barker | ... |
Adam
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| Andrew Gillies | ... |
Victor
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| Yanna McIntosh | ... |
Dr. Crone
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| Janet Lo | ... |
Mammogram Nurse
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| Elizabeth Saunders | ... |
Dr. Meadows
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| John Bourgeois | ... |
Dr. Frank
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| Laurie Elliott | ... |
Woman With New Breasts
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Marcia Diamond | ... |
Mrs. Jackson
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| Dwight McFee | ... |
Newsstand Guy
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| Nicky Guadagni | ... |
Photographer
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| Dax Ravina | ... |
Tattoo Artist
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Lisa Merchant | ... |
Chemo Nurse
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| Kim Roberts | ... |
Operating Room Nurse
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| Briony Glassco | ... |
Dr. Stachter
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Mark De Angelis | ... |
Paul
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| Miranda Edwards | ... |
Maggy
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| Thom Allison | ... |
Queen From Queens
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Kevin Power | ... |
Tom
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Tulsi Balram | ... |
Drag queen (uncredited)
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Ursula Campbell | ... |
Cocktail Waitress (uncredited)
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| Talia Russo | ... |
Bistro Waitress (uncredited)
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Michael Sercerchi | ... |
Business Man (uncredited)
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Michelle Suppa | ... |
Cocktail Waitress (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Peter Werner | ||
Written by
| Nancey Silvers | ... | (written by) |
| Geralyn Lucas | ... | (book "Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy") |
Produced by
| David Beatty | ... | associate producer |
| Terry Gould | ... | producer |
| Robert O. Green | ... | executive producer |
| Jack Grossbart | ... | executive producer |
| Linda L. Kent | ... | executive producer |
| Peter Werner | ... | co-executive producer |
Editing by
| David Beatty | ||
Editorial Department
| Randy Beveridge | ... | senior colorist |
| Christine Seino | ... | assistant on-line editor |
| Z. Jean Woods | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Teri Fiddleman | ||
| Shana Landsburg | ... | (as Shana Landsberg) |
Production Design by
| Tim Bider | ||
Art Direction by
| Mark Duffield | ||
Set Decoration by
| David Edgar | ||
Costume Design by
| Melanie Jennings | ||
Makeup Department
| Katarina Chovanec | ... | hair stylist |
| Debi Drennan | ... | makeup department head (as Deb Drennan) |
| Colin Penman | ... | special makeup effects artist |
Production Management
| Michael Wray | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Felix Gray | ... | first assistant director |
| Kevin Hourigan | ... | second assistant director |
| Nick Lopez | ... | trainee assistant director (as Nicolas Lopez) |
Art Department
| David Gruer | ... | lead dresser |
| Jim Murrin | ... | property master |
| Steve Stanford | ... | set dresser |
Sound Department
| Sam Black | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Sean Byrne | ... | sound effects editor |
| Tim Chilton | ... | foley artist |
| Chris David | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Kevin Fisher | ... | sound effects editor |
| Joe Melody | ... | sound supervisor |
| Urmas Rosin | ... | sound mixer |
Special Effects by
| Jon Davis | ... | special effects key |
| Peter Kovachis | ... | special effects key |
| Derek Liscoumb | ... | special effects coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Peter Battistone | ... | first assistant camera |
| John Botelho | ... | gaffer |
| Philippe Champion | ... | camera operator: "b" camera |
| Alan Lennox | ... | camera operator |
| Roman M. Neubacher | ... | first assistant camera |
| Benjamin Smith | ... | second assistant camera |
| Christopher J. Toudy | ... | key grip |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Lisa Renee Reed | ... | assistant costume designer |
Location Management
| Karen Perez | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Chris Ledesma | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Selene Strilesky | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Christopher Comrie | ... | payroll accountant |
| Daniel Godwin | ... | production assistant |
| Linda Lockett | ... | assistant to producer |
| Jonathan Schwartz | ... | assistant to director |
| John Shone | ... | daily location production assistant |
| Ali Soles | ... | production coordinator |
| Andrea Wassell | ... | production accountant (as Andrea Wassel) |
| Amy D'Alessandro | ... | titles (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Lifetime Movie Network (LMN) (2006) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Lifetime Television (2006) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Hallmark Channel Magyarország (2009) (Hungary) (tv)
- Moviemax Family (2010) (Turkey) (tv)
- Net5 (2007) (Netherlands) (tv)
- Universal Channel (2010) (Hungary) (tv) (re-release)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Clairmont Camera Film & Digital (camera equipment provided by) (Toronto, ON)
- Forrest and Forrest Casting (casting: Canada)
- Hand Prop (props supplied by)
- Smart Post Sound (sound editing)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Based on a true story and memoir under the same name. With so many things going good in her life-great husband and friends, wonderful family, dream job-the last thing 27-year-old Geralyn Lucas expects is to be diagnosed with breast cancer. While having fear and doubts, Geralyn finds self-acceptance by relying on courage, humor, and her red lipstick. Written by r2k443 |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | After losing her grandmother to breast cancer, Chalke has become a rabid advocate for frequent screenings and prevention education. She starred in this movie to bring awareness to the cause. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The 59th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2007). See more » |
| Quotes |
Donna:
All men are disgusting, drooling.. PIGS... [sighs] Donna: why can't I find one to love me? See more » |