The Great Lillian Hall

Jun 30, 2024

1h 51m

★ 6.5

Art transcends life.

Overview

Lillian Hall, a Broadway actress, has never missed a performance throughout her long, illustrious career. Yet in the rehearsals her confidence is challenged. People and events conspire to take away her ability to do what she loves most.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Crazy Legs Productions

Bruce Cohen Productions

The Great Lillian Hall Trailers

Cast

Lillian Hall

Jessica Lange

Edith Wilson

Kathy Bates

David Flemming

Jesse Williams

Margaret Tanner

Lily Rabe

Ty Maynard

Pierce Brosnan

Carson

Michael Rose

Jane Stone

Cindy Hogan

Dr. DeMayo

Keith Arthur Bolden

George Tanner

Jonathan Horne

Alvin Williams

Clayton Landey

Flo

Allison Mackie

Keith

Bryan McClure

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