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Chance of a Lifetime

  • TV Movie
  • 1998
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
276
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John Ritter and Katey Sagal in Chance of a Lifetime (1998)
ComedyDramaRomance

Irreverent freelance investigative reporter Tom Maguire hits rock bottom when bigot editor-in-chief Ivan refuses to print his pieces anymore and his bad back most be operated on, but his hea... Read allIrreverent freelance investigative reporter Tom Maguire hits rock bottom when bigot editor-in-chief Ivan refuses to print his pieces anymore and his bad back most be operated on, but his health insurance just expired. Sympathetic editor Irene Dunbar, feeling guilty she didn't sav... Read allIrreverent freelance investigative reporter Tom Maguire hits rock bottom when bigot editor-in-chief Ivan refuses to print his pieces anymore and his bad back most be operated on, but his health insurance just expired. Sympathetic editor Irene Dunbar, feeling guilty she didn't save his job, volunteers for a fake marriage so he can use her insurance. The 'happy couple' ... Read all

  • Director
    • Deborah Reinisch
  • Writers
    • Mark Stein
    • Renee Longstreet
  • Stars
    • John Ritter
    • Katey Sagal
    • David Naughton
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    276
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Deborah Reinisch
    • Writers
      • Mark Stein
      • Renee Longstreet
    • Stars
      • John Ritter
      • Katey Sagal
      • David Naughton
    • 3User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    John Ritter
    John Ritter
    • Tom Maguire
    Katey Sagal
    Katey Sagal
    • Irene Dunbar
    David Naughton
    David Naughton
    • Art Haber
    Lynne Thigpen
    Lynne Thigpen
    • Ms. Wood
    Marie Marshall
    Marie Marshall
    • Patty
    Denise Crosby
    Denise Crosby
    • Katie
    Elise Neal
    Elise Neal
    • Amy
    Jean Stapleton
    Jean Stapleton
    • Mrs. Dunbar
    Stan Ivar
    Stan Ivar
    • Ivan
    Paul Linke
    Paul Linke
    • Ernie
    Kim Delgado
    Kim Delgado
    • Lou
    Charles Rahi Chun
    Charles Rahi Chun
    • Doctor
    • (as Charles Chun)
    Julianne Christie
    Julianne Christie
    • Melissa
    Julie Lauren
    Julie Lauren
    • Hannah
    Doug Carfrae
    • Maitre D'
    Michelle Horn
    Michelle Horn
    • Megan
    Tyler Cole Malinger
    • Bobby
    • (as Tyler Malinger)
    Jim Meskimen
    Jim Meskimen
    • Steve
    • Director
      • Deborah Reinisch
    • Writers
      • Mark Stein
      • Renee Longstreet
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    petslover

    Nice, simple love story

    This movie Is the basic love story that most people have seen. Guy and girl work together,someone gets fired, they have to get married for some reason or other, and they only plan to keep it up for a few weeks. Eventually they realize that they love each other and they stay married. I don't want to give away the whole story so just watch it if you ever get the chance. I like the love stories that end good and happy.
    10whpratt1

    John Ritter & Katey Sagal Were Terrific together!

    Have enjoyed seeing this film many times in the past, however, I have a deeper appreciation for the great acting skills of John Ritter. It is sad to see him in this picture along with Katey Sagal, who was the last actress to work with him in "8 Simple Rules",TV Series,'02. John Ritter( Tom Maguire), and Katey Sagal (Irene Duncan), had me laughing through out the entire picture. I enjoyed seeing Irene Duncan pushing Tom around in a hand DOLLY to protect his back problems. The scenes taken in the City of Chicago were outstanding. This film will always keep John Ritter's image a live for all future generations to see what a great talent he had to offer the world!

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Katey Sagal and John Ritter would end up starring in 8 Simple Rules together 4 years later.
    • Quotes

      Irene Dunbar: How big of an idiot are you?

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    • Release date
      • March 29, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Amor de conveniencia
    • Filming locations
      • Chicago, Illinois, USA
    • Production companies
      • Roaring Fork Productions
      • Citadel Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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