Best Friends for Life (1998)

Two lifelong friends find their friendship severely tested when both of their husbands die within a short time of one another.

Director:

Michael Switzer

Writers:

Shelby Hearon (novel), Cynthia Whitcomb (teleplay)

Stars:

Gena Rowlands, Linda Lavin, Richard Farnsworth

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Gena Rowlands	...	Mrs. Harriet Cahill
Linda Lavin	...	Sarah 'Coop' Cooper
Richard Farnsworth	...	Will Harper
Gwen Verdon	...	Edith Cooper
Ja'net DuBois	...	Katie Pegues
Burke Moses	...	David McCord
Karen Austin	...	Violet Evans
Dakin Matthews	...	Mr. Burnham
Helen Slater	...	Pammy Cahill
Robby Preddy
Deborah Hobart
Linda Pierce
Fran Taylor
Marion Guyot
Lee Freeman

Storyline

Two lifelong friends find their friendship severely tested when both of their husbands die within a short time of one another.

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Plot Keywords:

based on novel | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

Richard Farnsworth's last TV role.

User Reviews

Sweet Movie

I enjoyed this movie. My mother and I were fortunate enough to be extras in this movie. You can see me really good 3 time and my mother too (airport)! I was able to meet Gena Rowlands and Linda Lavin, both were very sweet and kind ladies. The movie was such a joy to watch. It makes you long for that life long friendship that they had. Best Friends for Life, I think is what most people want. The movie showed other friendships as well. How each lady's life was influenced by others and how they had each other involved. It also reminded me of the country mouse and the city mouse. Ms. Rowlands played a well to do lady and Ms. Lavin, well to do, but down to earth. They are able to become apart of each others life. Ms. Lavin, showed what it is to be a true friend. Her Character was so kind and understanding, even when being accused of not being as such. Both ladies made their characters believable and put you right where they were. I really enjoy this movie, not because I was able to be apart of it but because it was well preformed by so many great artists!!!

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 January 1998 (USA)

Also Known As:

Amies pour la vie

Filming Locations:

Waxhaw, North Carolina, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Daniel L. Paulson Productions, Hallmark Entertainment, Signboard Hill Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min 120 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1