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Plot

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.
MPAA Rating:
for language.
Genre(s):
Drama,Romance
Run Time:
111min.
Theatrical Release Date:
06/21/1991
DVD Release Date:
02/03/2004
Distributor(s):
20th Century Fox
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)