Chance of a Lifetime

March. 29,1998

Rating：

5.8

Genre：

Drama Comedy Romance

Keywords：

Woman Director

Trailer Synopsis Cast

Irreverent freelance investigative reporter Tom Maguire hits rock bottom when bigot editor in chief Ivan refuses to print his pieces anymore and his bad back most be operated, but his health insurance just expired. Sympathetic editor Irene Dunbar, feeling guilty she didn't save his job, volunteers for a fake marriage so he can use her insurance. The 'happy couple' in now constantly beleaguered by her mother and an insurance inspector, while each has his own affairs, but the co-habitation also seems to generate meaningful affection.

Stan Ivar as Ivan

John Ritter as Tom Maguire

Katey Sagal as Irene Dunbar

Kim Delgado as Lou

David Naughton as Art Haber

Charles Rahi Chun as Doctor

Jean Stapleton as Mrs. Dunbar

Julianne Christie as Melissa

Lynne Thigpen as Ms. Wood

Julie Lauren as Hannah

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Reviews

Cebalord

1998/03/29

Very best movie i ever watch

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Lucybespro

1998/03/30

It is a performances centric movie

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Whitech

1998/03/31

It is not only a funny movie, but it allows a great amount of joy for anyone who watches it.

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ThedevilChoose

1998/04/01

When a movie has you begging for it to end not even half way through it's pure crap. We've all seen this movie and this characters millions of times, nothing new in it. Don't waste your time.

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