Dying Young(1991)
“She's given him something nobody else could. A reason to live.”
Overview
After she discovers that her boyfriend has betrayed her, Hilary O'Neil is looking for a new start and a new job. She begins to work as a private nurse for a young man suffering from blood cancer. Slowly, they fall in love, but they always know their love cannot last because he is destined to die.
Director
Joel Schumacher
Studio
20th Century Fox
Budget
$18M
Revenue
$82M
Cast
Julia Roberts
as Hilary O'Neil
Campbell Scott
as Victor Gaddes
Vincent D'Onofrio
as Gordon
Colleen Dewhurst
as Estelle Whittier
David Selby
as Richard Geddes
Ellen Burstyn
as Mrs. O'Neil
Dion Anderson
as Cappy
George Martin
as Malachi
A.J. Johnson
as Shauna
Daniel Beer
as Danny
Behrooz Afrakhan
as Moamar
Michael Halton
as Gordon's Friend
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1991
Runtime
1h 51m
Language
French
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$18M
Box Office
$82M
Production Companies
20th Century Fox • Fogwood Films
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Where can I watch Dying Young?▼
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What is Dying Young about?▼
After she discovers that her boyfriend has betrayed her, Hilary O'Neil is looking for a new start and a new job. She begins to work as a private nurse for a young man suffering from blood cancer. Slowly, they fall in love, but they always know their love cannot last because he is destined to die.
Who directed Dying Young?▼
Dying Young was directed by Joel Schumacher and released in 1991. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is Dying Young?▼
Dying Young has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
Who stars in Dying Young?▼
The cast of Dying Young includes Julia Roberts as Hilary O'Neil, Campbell Scott as Victor Gaddes, Vincent D'Onofrio as Gordon, Colleen Dewhurst as Estelle Whittier, David Selby as Richard Geddes and more.
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