The Ann Jillian Story

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The Ann Jillian Story
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GenreDrama, biography
Written byAudrey Davis Levin
Directed by Corey Allen
Starring Ann Jillian
Tony Lo Bianco
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Original release
Release1988 (1988)

The Ann Jillian Story is a 1988 made-for-television film. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Contents

Overview

The real life story of actress Ann Jillian's struggle with breast cancer.

Accolades

Ann Jillian received her third Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special, and won a 1989 Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV. [6]

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References

  1. Corey Allen (director) (January 4, 1988). The Ann Jillian Story (television film). Toronto: NBC.
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