''The Betty Ford Story'' is a 1987
television film
A television film, alternatively known as a television movie, made-for-TV film/movie or TV film/movie, is a feature-length film that is produced and originally distributed by or to a television network, in contrast to theatrical films made for ...
directed by
David Greene and written by
Karen Hall
Karen Lynne Hall (born June 2, 1956) is an American television writer, producer, author, bookstore owner and a member of
the George Foster Peabody Awards board of jurors, best known for her work on the television series ''Judging Amy'' and ''M ...
. This
biographical film was based on the book ''The Times of My Life'' written by
Chris Chase
Chris Chase (born Irene Greengard; January 12, 1924 – October 31, 2013), also known by the stage name Irene Kane, was an American model, film actress, writer, and journalist.Miller, Betty Jean. (April 1, 1975). "Writing brings fame for Chris Ch ...
and
Betty Ford
Elizabeth Anne Ford (; formerly Warren; April 8, 1918 – July 8, 2011) was the first lady of the United States from 1974 to 1977, as the wife of President Gerald Ford. As first lady, she was active in social policy and set a precedent as a p ...
. The film originally aired on
ABC
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ABC or abc may also refer to:
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.
Cast
*
Gena Rowlands
Virginia Cathryn "Gena" Rowlands (born June 19, 1930) is an American retired actress, whose career in film, stage, and television has spanned seven decades. A four-time Emmy and two-time Golden Globe winner, she is known for her collaborations w ...
as
Betty Ford
Elizabeth Anne Ford (; formerly Warren; April 8, 1918 – July 8, 2011) was the first lady of the United States from 1974 to 1977, as the wife of President Gerald Ford. As first lady, she was active in social policy and set a precedent as a p ...
*
Josef Sommer
Maximilian Josef Sommer (born June 26, 1934) is a retired German-American stage, television, and film actor.
Early life
He was born in Greifswald, Germany, and raised in North Carolina, the son of Elisabeth and Clemens Sommer, a professor of Art ...
as President
Gerald Ford
*
Nan Woods
Susan Nan Woods (born June 21, 1966, in Chicago, Illinois, United States, U.S.) is a retired United States, American actress who began her brief career in the mid-1980s. Her best-known role was Cherry White in the first two seasons of the American ...
as
Susan Ford
*
Bradley Whitford
Bradley Whitford (born October 10, 1959) is an American actor and producer. He is best known for his portrayal of White House Deputy Chief of Staff Josh Lyman in the NBC television political drama ''The West Wing'' (1999–2006), for which he ...
as
Jack Ford
*
Concetta Tomei
Concetta Tomei (born December 30, 1945) is an American theatre, film and television character actress, best known for her roles as Major Lila Garreau on the ABC series ''China Beach'' (1988–1991) and as Lynda Hansen on the NBC series ''Provi ...
as Jan
*
John Hostetter
John Hostetter (October 6, 1946 – September 2, 2016) was an American actor and visual artist. He played John, the stage manager on the fictional FYI newsmagazine, on the CBS sitcom ''Murphy Brown'' starring Candice Bergen; he appeared in 65 of ...
" as News Director
Awards and nominations
Casting Society of America
*Best Casting for TV Movie of the Week (nominated)
Emmy Awards
*
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special (
Gena Rowlands
Virginia Cathryn "Gena" Rowlands (born June 19, 1930) is an American retired actress, whose career in film, stage, and television has spanned seven decades. A four-time Emmy and two-time Golden Globe winner, she is known for her collaborations w ...
, won
)
*Outstanding Costuming for a Miniseries or a Special (nominated)
Golden Globe Awards
*
Best Actress in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV (
Gena Rowlands
Virginia Cathryn "Gena" Rowlands (born June 19, 1930) is an American retired actress, whose career in film, stage, and television has spanned seven decades. A four-time Emmy and two-time Golden Globe winner, she is known for her collaborations w ...
, won)
References
External links
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1987 television films
1987 films
1987 drama films
1980s American films
1980s biographical drama films
1980s English-language films
ABC network original films
American biographical drama films
American drama television films
Biographical television films
Cultural depictions of Betty Ford
Cultural depictions of Gerald Ford
Films about addiction
Films about alcoholism
Films based on memoirs
Films directed by David Greene
Films scored by Arthur B. Rubinstein
Films set in 1974
Films set in 1976
Films set in 1978
Television films based on books
The Wolper Organization films
Warner Bros. films
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