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The Betty Ford Story (1987): Cast

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The Betty Ford Story is a 1987 drama directed by David Greene, starring Gena Rowlands as Betty Ford, Bradley Whitford and Josef Sommer. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.

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The Betty Ford Story (1987) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Director
David Greene
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Betty Ford Story About?

The premise of The Betty Ford Story without spoilers.

This biographical film was based on the book The Times of My Life written by Chris Chase and Betty Ford.

The Betty Ford Story Themes & Keywords

· 14 tags
  • first lady
  • betty ford character
  • breast cancer
  • president of the united states
  • drinking
  • drunkeness
  • family relationships
  • gerald r. ford character
  • prescription medication
  • husband wife relationship
  • drink
  • alcohol
+2 more
  • based on book
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

The Betty Ford Story Cast & Characters

Gena Rowlands leads the cast as Betty Ford, with Bradley Whitford as Jack Ford and Josef Sommer as President Gerald Ford. Directed by David Greene; 37 actors are credited in all.

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More from David Greene

More films directed by David Greene, best-rated first: Godspell, The Girl Next Door, Bella Mafia and Breach of Faith: A Family of Cops II.

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Cars

Cars in The Betty Ford Story

8 cars on screen, including the 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 and the 1979 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine.

All 8 cars
  • 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 in The Betty Ford Story 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Minor role
  • 1979 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine in The Betty Ford Story 1979 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine Minor role
  • Chevrolet Impala Wagon in The Betty Ford Story Chevrolet Impala Wagon Background role
  • Jeep CJ in The Betty Ford Story Jeep CJ Background role
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The Betty Ford Story Also Known As

Also known as “贝蒂福特传”.

Also known as
  • 贝蒂福特传

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The Betty Ford Story FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Betty Ford Story, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Betty Ford Story?

The Betty Ford Story runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was The Betty Ford Story released?

The Betty Ford Story was released on March 2, 1987.

Who directed The Betty Ford Story?

The Betty Ford Story was directed by David Greene.

More films by David Greene

Who is in the cast of The Betty Ford Story?

The Betty Ford Story stars Gena Rowlands as Betty Ford, Bradley Whitford as Jack Ford and Josef Sommer as President Gerald Ford, among 37 credited actors.

Does The Betty Ford Story have a post-credit scene?

No. The Betty Ford Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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