Dying Young Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
Directed by Joel Schumacher, Dying Young was adapted from a novel by Marti Leimbach. When Victor Geddes (Campbell Scott) discovers that he is suffering from leukemia, his wealthy family hires pretty, young Hillary O'Neil (Julia Roberts) to help nurse him through his chemotherapy treatment. As the two struggle through the debilitating effects of Victor's treatment, they fall in love and attempt to make the most of their time together. Campbell Scott's real mother, the late Colleen Dewhurst, plays his "reel" mother in the film. - Iotis Erlewine, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
06/21/1991
DVD Release Date:
02/03/2004
MPAA Reasons:
for language.
Run Time:
111 min.
Distributor(s):
20th Century Fox
Production Co.:
20th Century Fox, Fogwood Films
Director(s):
Themes:
Dying Young, Opposites Attract, Battling Illness, Class Differences
Tone:
Atmospheric, Understated, Talky, Autumnal, Sentimental, Bittersweet
Keywords:
doctor/nurse, forbidden-love, leukemia, love, patient [medical], romance, tragic-love
Country of Origin:
USA (06-21-1991)
Status:
DVD
