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“Art transcends life.”
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.

Jessica Lange
Lillian Hall

Kathy Bates
Edith Wilson

Jesse Williams
David Flemming

Lily Rabe
Margaret Tanner

Pierce Brosnan
Ty Maynard

Michael Rose
Carson

Cindy Hogan
Jane Stone

Keith Arthur Bolden
Dr. DeMayo

Jonathan Horne
George Tanner

Clayton Landey
Alvin Williams
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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