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The Betty Ford Story

The Betty Ford Story

1987TV Movie⏱️ 1h 36m
BiographyDrama
⭐ 6.7
IMDB Rating
143 votes

Based on the life of the former first lady, this film depicts the ups and downs of Betty Ford, the wife of President Gerald Ford. While Betty seems to ease into her prominent role in the White House and becomes a popular public fi...

Director
David Greene
Writers
Karen Hall, Betty Ford, Chris Chase
Stars
Gena Rowlands, Josef Sommer, Nan Woods
Release Date
March 2, 1987
Language
English
Country
United States
πŸ† 2
Wins
🎯 2
Nominations
πŸ’¬ 2
Reviews
πŸ“½οΈ View on IMDB

🎭 Top Cast

Gena Rowlands
Gena Rowlands
as Betty Ford
Josef Sommer
Josef Sommer
as President Gerald Ford
Nan Woods
Nan Woods
as Susan Ford
Concetta Tomei
Concetta Tomei
as Jan
Jack Rader
Jack Rader
as Long Beach Doctor
Joan McMurtrey
Joan McMurtrey
as Diane
Kenneth Tigar
Kenneth Tigar
as Dr. Lukash
Laura Leigh Hughes
Laura Leigh Hughes
as Gayle Ford
Daniel McDonald
Daniel McDonald
as Mike Ford
Brian McNamara
Brian McNamara
as Steve Ford

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Sound
Stereo
Color
Color
Filming Location
Long Beach Naval Hospital, Long Beach, California, USA
Production
David L. Wolper Productions, Warner Bros. Television

🏷️ Keywords

first ladybetty ford characterbreast cancerpresident of the united statesdrinking

🎯 Categories

BiographyDrama

⭐ Featured Review

This can be a great help for those who need it and for those who don't a real learning experience!
by julianhwescott β€’ 2000-06-12
10/10

"I really love this film since it is a true story about the disease of alcoholism. I've been there myself and I know what this movie portrays is how one comes to terms with the disease and how it affects all of the people around them. The acting is wonderful, the script is perfect and Gena Rowlands really deserved to win the Emmy for her portrayal. One can perhaps be helped by this film is they want to help themselves and those that don't have a problem with alcohol can learn from just watching and concentrating. Don't miss this one!..."

πŸ’‘ Did You Know?

In 1980 Anne Bancroft was announced as starring in an adaptation of Betty Ford's memoir, "The Times of My Life," but the film was not made.

πŸ“– Synopsis

Based on the life of the former first lady, this film depicts the ups and downs of Betty Ford, the wife of President Gerald Ford. While Betty seems to ease into her prominent role in the White House and becomes a popular public fi...