

Reason for Living: The Jill Ireland Story(1991)
She fought to save a son from drugs. She fought to save herself from cancer. Her story will live for a lifetime.
This biographical drama, based on the late actress's autobiography, chronicles her attempts to rescue her drug addicted son while simultaneously trying to overcome her life-threatening cancer.

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Reason for Living: The Jill Ireland Story
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This biographical drama, based on the late actress's autobiography, chronicles her attempts to rescue her drug addicted son while simultaneously trying to overcome her life-threatening cancer.
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1991-05-19
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She fought to save a son from drugs. She fought to save herself from cancer. Her story will live for a lifetime.
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