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A Will of Their Own

  • TV Mini Series
  • 19981998
  • 5h
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
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Lea Thompson, Ellen Burstyn, Faye Dunaway, and Thomas Gibson in A Will of Their Own (1998)
  • Drama
A two-part epic that "chronicles women's lives in the 20th century".A two-part epic that "chronicles women's lives in the 20th century".A two-part epic that "chronicles women's lives in the 20th century".
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
283
YOUR RATING
  • Stars
    • Eric McCormack
    • Paris Jefferson
    • David New
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  • Stars
    • Eric McCormack
    • Paris Jefferson
    • David New
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    • 15User reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Eric McCormack
    Eric McCormack
    • Pierce Petersonas Pierce Peterson
    2 episodes2 eps • 1998
    Paris Jefferson
    Paris Jefferson
    • Sarah (grown)as Sarah (grown)
    2 episodes2 eps • 1998
    David New
    • Martinas Martin
    2 episodes2 eps • 1998
    Karin Anglin
    Karin Anglin
    • Isobelas Isobel
    2 episodes2 eps • 1998
    Thomas Green V
    • Freddyas Freddy
    2 episodes2 eps • 1998
    Colin Lane
    Colin Lane
    • Edward Steichenas Edward Steichen
    2 episodes2 eps • 1998
    Lea Thompson
    Lea Thompson
    • Amanda Stewardas Amanda Steward
    1 episode1 ep • 1998
    Thomas Gibson
    Thomas Gibson
    • James Maclarenas James Maclaren
    1 episode1 ep • 1998
    Reiko Aylesworth
    Reiko Aylesworth
    • Annie Jermaineas Annie Jermaine
    1 episode1 ep • 1998
    Tovah Feldshuh
    Tovah Feldshuh
    • Mrs. Rubensteinas Mrs. Rubenstein
    1 episode1 ep • 1998
    Michael Muhney
    Michael Muhney
    • William Stewardas William Steward
    1 episode1 ep • 1998
    Diana Scarwid
    Diana Scarwid
    • Crystal Eastmanas Crystal Eastman
    1 episode1 ep • 1998
    John Shea
    John Shea
    • Jonathan Abbottas Jonathan Abbott
    1 episode1 ep • 1998
    Lois Smith
    Lois Smith
    • Miss Maudeas Miss Maude
    1 episode1 ep • 1998
    Elizabeth Marvel
    Elizabeth Marvel
    • Dianaas Diana
    1 episode1 ep • 1998
    Larry Pine
    Larry Pine
    • Charles Stewardas Charles Steward
    1 episode1 ep • 1998
    Sônia Braga
    Sônia Braga
    • Jessie Lopez de la Cruzas Jessie Lopez de la Cruz
    1 episode1 ep • 1998
    Faye Dunaway
    Faye Dunaway
    • Margaret Sangeras Margaret Sanger
    1 episode1 ep • 1998
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    A two-part epic that "chronicles women's lives in the 20th century".
    • tv mini series
    • based on novel
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    • Genre
      • Drama
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      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.

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    When this movie came on, I was glued to the seat. It's one of those movies that you feel like you are right there and can identify with and feel for the characters. A movie that shows women independence and true love is one that you will need a tissue for, no doubt. 8 out of 10.
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    • Release date
      • October 18, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Daughters of the New World
    • Filming locations
      • Belleville, Illinois, USA
    • Production companies
      • Lakeside Productions
      • Warner Bros. Television
      • Wolper Organization
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    • Runtime
      5 hours
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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