The Ryan White Story

1989 1h 42m EN

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6.5

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★6.5TMDB · 23

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Synopsis

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The story of Ryan White, a 13-year-old haemophiliac who contracted AIDS from factor VIII, which was used to control this disorder.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Judith Light
Jeanne White
Michael Bowen
Harley
Nikki Cox
Andrea White
George Dzundza
Dr. Kleiman
Sarah Jessica Parker
Laura
Mitchell Ryan
Tom
Peter Scolari
David Day
Grace Zabriskie
Gloria White

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: John Herzfeld
Writers: Phil Penningroth
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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37 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by John Herzfeld, shot by Steven Shaw. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Mike Post. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Robert Florio shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Judith Light and Michael Bowen and Nikki Cox carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0098237 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 23 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

John Herzfeld directs. Steven Shaw behind the camera. Mike Post scores. Robert Florio cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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137 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by John Herzfeld, shot by Steven Shaw. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Mike Post. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Robert Florio shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Judith Light and Michael Bowen and Nikki Cox carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0098237 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 23 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.