Movie

A Private Battle

★ 9.0(1)19801h 40m

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Good to know

Director: Robert Michael Lewis
Release date: 1980-10-07
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Procter & Gamble Productions

A Private Battle — trailer

About A Private Battle

A Private Battle is a 1980 movie in the TV Movie and Drama genres, directed by Robert Michael Lewis, starring Jack Warden, Anne Jackson and David Stockton. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 9.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Private Battle in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A dramatization of the story of noted writer/journalist Cornelius Ryan, author of "The Longest Day," and the valiant battle against terminal cancer that led him to write about his ordeal, with the help of his loving wife, while at the same time determined to complete "A Bridge Too Far," which he had spent years researching.

Cast

Jack Warden

Cornelius Ryan

Anne Jackson

Kathryn Morgan Ryan

David Stockton

Geoffrey Ryan

Rachael Kelly

Vicki Ryan

Rebecca Schull

Anne Bardenhagen

Bill Moor

Dr. Pat Nelligan

Frederick Rolf

Dr. Slossy

Robert Elston

Dr. Whitmore

Jim Boyd

Dr. Jewett

Peter DeMaio

Harold Robbins

Millie Velasquez

Nurse

W.T. Martin

Staff Physician

Themes & keywords

prostate cancer

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Private Battle in United States?+

A Private Battle is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is A Private Battle on Netflix?+

A Private Battle is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is A Private Battle?+

A Private Battle has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in A Private Battle?+

A Private Battle stars Jack Warden, Anne Jackson, David Stockton, Rachael Kelly and Rebecca Schull.

When did A Private Battle come out?+

A Private Battle is a 1980 movie directed by Robert Michael Lewis.

What genre is A Private Battle?+

A Private Battle is TV Movie and Drama film.

Who directed A Private Battle?+

A Private Battle was directed by Robert Michael Lewis.