Fight for Life movie poster

Fight for Life

March 23, 1987 1h 34m 5.5/10 (4 votes)

Originally released in 1987. Fight for Life is a drama film. directed by Elliot Silverstein.

Starring Jerry Lewis, Morgan Freeman, and Jaclyn Bernstein

Synopsis

Jerry Lewis plays an Ohio optometrist who has a six-year old daughter with epilepsy. He fights to get the FDA to approve a drug (at that time only available in England) for use in the U.S.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 23, 1987 38 years ago
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Runtime 1h 34m 94 minutes total
User Rating 5.5/10 Mixed (4 votes)
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Fries Entertainment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fight for Life about?

Jerry Lewis plays an Ohio optometrist who has a six-year old daughter with epilepsy. He fights to get the FDA to approve a drug (at that time only available in England) for use in the U.S.

Who directed Fight for Life?

Fight for Life was directed by Elliot Silverstein.

How long is Fight for Life?

Fight for Life has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).

When was Fight for Life released?

Fight for Life was released on March 23, 1987 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Fight for Life?

The main cast of Fight for Life includes Jerry Lewis, Morgan Freeman, Jaclyn Bernstein, Gerard Parkes, Patty Duke.