Dying Young (1991)

  • R
  • 06/20/1991 (US)
  • Drama, Romance
  • 1h 51m

It's not just a love story. It's a life story.

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.

Marti Leimbach

Novel

Richard Friedenberg

Screenplay

Joel Schumacher

Director

Cast

Julia Roberts's headshot

Julia Roberts

Hilary O'Neil
Campbell Scott's headshot

Campbell Scott

Victor Gaddes
Vincent D'Onofrio's headshot

Vincent D'Onofrio

Gordon
Colleen Dewhurst's headshot

Colleen Dewhurst

Estelle Whittier
David Selby's headshot

David Selby

Richard Geddes
Ellen Burstyn's headshot

Ellen Burstyn

Mrs. O'Neil
Dion Anderson's headshot

Dion Anderson

Cappy
George Martin's headshot

George Martin

Malachi

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