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The Great Lillian Hall

The Great Lillian Hall

Art transcends life.

20247.01h 51m

Overview

Lillian Hall, a Broadway actress, has never missed a performance throughout her long, illustrious career. Yet in rehearsals for a new play her confidence is challenged. People and events conspire to take away her ability to do what she loves most.

Directed by Michael Cristofer
Written by Elisabeth Seldes Annacone
Produced by Bruce Cohen, Steven Rogers, Marie Halliday
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Top Cast

Jessica Lange

Jessica Lange

Lillian Hall

Kathy Bates

Kathy Bates

Edith Wilson

Jesse Williams

Jesse Williams

David Flemming

Lily Rabe

Lily Rabe

Margaret Tanner

Pierce Brosnan

Pierce Brosnan

Ty Maynard

Michael Rose

Michael Rose

Carson

Cindy Hogan

Cindy Hogan

Jane Stone

Keith Arthur Bolden

Keith Arthur Bolden

Dr. DeMayo

Jonathan Horne

Jonathan Horne

George Tanner

Clayton Landey

Clayton Landey

Alvin Williams

Themes & Keywords

dementiabroadwayactingtheater

About The Great Lillian Hall

The Great Lillian Hall is a drama, adventure, mystery, history film released in 2024 exploring themes of dementia, broadway, acting, theater. Directed by Michael Cristofer, it stars Jessica Lange, Kathy Bates, Jesse Williams. Lillian Hall, a Broadway actress, has never missed a performance throughout her long, illustrious career. Yet in rehearsals for a new play her confidence is challenged. People and events conspire to take away her ability to do what she loves most.

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