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A Fighting Choice

Movie·1986·1h 40m

A Fighting Choice

Directed By

Ferdinand Fairfax

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// overview

The Story

Bright teenager afflicted with epilepsy sues his parents for the right to have "split brain" surgery in order to cure his seizures.

Written By

Craig Buck

Themes

biography

Audience Score

85%

2 votes

Skip4%
Timepass10%
Go for it34%
Perfection52%

Where to watch

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// cast

Cast

Beau Bridges

Beau Bridges

Thad Taylor

Karen Valentine

Karen Valentine

Meg Taylor

Patrick Dempsey

Patrick Dempsey

Kellin Taylor

Frances Lee McCain

Frances Lee McCain

Virginia Hagen

Lawrence Pressman

Lawrence Pressman

Dr. Tobin

Danielle von Zerneck

Danielle von Zerneck

Susie Fratelli

Allan Arbus

Allan Arbus

Dr. Andreas Hellman

// crew

Crew

Ferdinand Fairfax

Director

Craig Buck

Writer

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