Dying Young

It's not just a love story. It's a life story.

After she discovers that her boyfriend has betrayed her, Hilary O'Neil is looking for a new start and a new job. She begins to work as a private nurse for a young man suffering from blood cancer. Slowly, they fall in love, but they always know their love cannot last because he is destined to die.

1991

1h 51min

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Top Billed Cast

Julia Roberts
Hilary O'Neil
Campbell Scott
Victor Gaddes
Vincent D'Onofrio
Gordon
Colleen Dewhurst
Estelle Whittier
David Selby
Richard Geddes
Ellen Burstyn
Mrs. O'Neil
Dion Anderson
Cappy
George Martin
Malachi
A.J. Johnson
Shauna
Daniel Beer
Danny
Behrooz Afrakhan
Moamar
Michael Halton
Gordon's Friend
Larry Nash
Assistant
Alex Trebek
Host of Jeopardy
Bettina Rose
Jeopardy Contestant
Howard Morris
Voice on Jetsons (voice)
John M. Rosenberg
Bandleader
Patrick Cage
Shauna's Boyfriend
Tim Bohn
Guest

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