Two Against Time

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Divesting herself of her useless husband, Julie Portman (Marlo Thomas) is determined to raise her two children by herself, despite the emotional roadblocks set up by her resentful and rebellious teenage daughter Emma (Ellen Muth). Things reach the crisis stage when both mother and daughter are diagnosed with cancer. Ignoring her own weakened condition after extensive chemotherapy treatment, Julie insists upon helping Emma "tough it out" on the road to (hopeful) survival. Occasional moral support is provided by Julie's new sweetheart, philosophical lobster fisherman George (Joe Penny). Based on actual events, the made-for-TV Mother and Daughter originally aired April 21, 2002, on CBS.

Rating:

NR
Genre:

Drama
Directed By:

David Anspaugh
Written By:

Peter Nelson
Runtime:

120 minutes

Cast

Marlo Thomas
as Julie Portman

Ellen Muth
as Emma Portman, Emma

Joe Penny
as George Tomich

Peter Friedman
as Robert, Robert Portman

Karen Robinson
as Connie Matthews

Troy Hall
as Michael, Michael Portman

Drew Nelson
as Eddie Bramante

Dan Petronijevic
as Tommy

David Eisner
as Dr. Cooper

Jim Codrington
as Dr. Emerick

Allegra Fulton
as Theresa

Diane D'Aquila
as Dr. Wilmer

Kristin Booth
as Kimberly

Shelly Peterson
as Arlene

Kim Roberts
as Nurse Anne

Leanna Barnes
as Sheri

Ronn Sarosiak
as Vasif

Tom Masek
as Anthony Alhim

Helen Taylor
as Hospice Nurse Mary

Marty Moreau
as Motorcycle Cop

Michele Ferney
as Nurse

Neshera Tingling
as Emma's Friend No. 1

Caley Wilson
as Emma's Friend No. 2

Todd Dulmage
as Doctor No. 1

Vicki Papays
as Doctor No. 2

Grace Armas
as Nurse No. 1

Julie Watson
as Nurse No. 2

Natalie Urquhart
as Prep Student No. 1

Jessica Beitchman
as Prep Student No. 2

Marvin Hinz
as Eddie's Dad

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Critic Reviews for Two Against Time

All Critics (1) | Top Critics (1)

Based, of course, on the usual true story, but redeemed by the remarkable mother-daughter performances. In Marlo's suffering, there is no vanity.

Feb 2, 2018 | Full Review…

John Leonard
New York Magazine/Vulture
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