Best Friends for Life (1998)
Sarah and Harriet have been best friends since childhood. They married at the same time, had children within the same year and now find themselves facing uncertain futures after the sudden deaths of their husbands. Though they have much in common, Sarah is a relaxed nature lover, while Harriet is intense and set in her ways. Sarah has been able to move on with her life with the help of her mother, her maid Katie and Will, the new man in her life. Harriet is unable to cope with her loss and her relationship with her daughter Pammy is strained. When Harriet is diagnosed with a serious illness, she and Sarah learn a lesson about love and friendship.
Director: Michael Switzer
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: January 18, 1998
Cast
- Gena Rowlands - Mrs. Harriet Cahill
- Linda Lavin - Sarah "Coop" Cooper
- Richard Farnsworth - Will Harper
- Gwen Verdon - Edith Cooper
- Ja'net DuBois - Katie Pegues
- Burke Moses - David McCord
- Karen Austin - Violet Evans
- Dakin Matthews - Mr. Burnham
- Robby Preddy
- Deborah Hobart - Jewel
Screenplay
- Shelby Hearon (Novel)
- Cynthia Whitcomb (Teleplay)
Music: Allyn Ferguson
Editing: Mark W. Rosenbaum
Production: Daniel L. Paulson Productions, Hallmark Entertainment, Signboard Hill Productions, Susan Rose Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Michael Switzer
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Best Friends for Life about?
- Sarah and Harriet have been best friends since childhood. They married at the same time, had children within the same year and now find themselves facing uncertain futures after the sudden deaths of their husbands. Though they have much in common, Sarah is a relaxed nature lover, while Harriet is intense and set in her ways. Sarah has been able to move on with her life with the help of her mother, her maid Katie and Will, the new man in her life. Harriet is unable to cope with her loss and her relationship with her daughter Pammy is strained. When Harriet is diagnosed with a serious illness, she and Sarah learn a lesson about love and friendship.
- Who directed Best Friends for Life?
- Best Friends for Life was directed by Michael Switzer.
- Who stars in Best Friends for Life?
- Best Friends for Life stars Gena Rowlands, Linda Lavin, Richard Farnsworth, Gwen Verdon, Ja'net DuBois, Burke Moses.
- How long is Best Friends for Life?
- Best Friends for Life has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Best Friends for Life?
- Best Friends for Life is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Best Friends for Life produced?
- Best Friends for Life was produced in United States of America.