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First Run: The Betty Ford Story

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Starring and Behind the glamour and power of the White
House lie secret pains for
Betty Ford, the First Lady. Known for her candour and courage in confronting breast cancer, Mrs Ford is about to face her most difficult challenge when her addiction to alcohol and prescription drugs threatens her life, family and happiness.
This moving true story of how one woman overcame impossible odds and created the famous clinic to help others won a Golden Globe Award for Gena Rowlands.
Produced by MARK M. WOLPER Directed by DAVID GREENE
(First showing on British television) • FILMS: page 22
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Contributors

Unknown:
Gena Rowlands.
Produced By:
Mark M. Wolper
Directed By:
David Greene
Betty Ford:
Gena Rowlands
Gerald Ford:
Josef Sommer
Susan:
Nana Woods
Gayle:
Laura Leigh Hughes
Mike:
Daniel McDonald
Steve:
Brian McNamara
Jack:
Bradley Whitford
Jan:
Concetta Tomei
Diane:
Joan McMurtrey
Dr Lukash:
Kenneth Tigar
Source: Radio Times

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