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A Reason to Live

A Reason to Live

A father on the brink of suicide. A son racing against time to save him.

19854.01h 36m

Overview

When Gus Stewart's wife announces that she wants to divorce him, he starts thinking about committing suicide. His 14-year-old son Alex notices this and desperately tries to prevent him from doing so and to give his father a reason to live.

Directed by Peter Levin
Written by Robert Lewin
Produced by Robert Papazian
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Top Cast

Rick Schroder

Rick Schroder

Alex Stewart

Peter Fonda

Peter Fonda

Gus Stewart

Deidre Hall

Deidre Hall

Delores Stewart

Tracey Gold

Tracey Gold

Ellen Maynes

Maxine Stuart

Maxine Stuart

Fay Stewart

Carrie Snodgress

Carrie Snodgress

Isobel Bennett

Bruce Weitz

Bruce Weitz

Bob Cousins

Peter Jason

Peter Jason

Dick Biheller

Jim McKrell

Jim McKrell

Josh Turner

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Rosanna Huffman

Felicia Massey

About A Reason to Live

A Reason to Live is a drama, tv movie film released in 1985. Directed by Peter Levin, it stars Rick Schroder, Peter Fonda, Deidre Hall. When Gus Stewart's wife announces that she wants to divorce him, he starts thinking about committing suicide. His 14-year-old son Alex notices this and desperately tries to prevent him from doing so and to give his father a reason to live.

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