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Chance of a Lifetime (1998)

1998-03-29 · 1h 30m · EN
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Irreverent freelance investigative reporter Tom Maguire hits rock bottom when bigot editor in chief Ivan refuses to print his pieces anymore and his bad back most be operated, but his health insurance just expired. Sympathetic editor Irene Dunbar, feeling guilty she didn't save his job, volunteers for a fake marriage so he can use her insurance. The 'happy couple' in now constantly beleaguered by her mother and an insurance inspector, while each has his own affairs, but the co-habitation also seems to generate meaningful affection.

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Stan IvarStan IvarIvanJohn RitterJohn RitterTom MaguireKatey SagalKatey SagalIrene DunbarKim DelgadoKim DelgadoLouDavid NaughtonDavid NaughtonArt HaberCharles Rahi ChunCharles Rahi ChunDoctorJean StapletonJean StapletonMrs. DunbarJulianne ChristieJulianne ChristieMelissaLynne ThigpenLynne ThigpenMs. WoodJulie LaurenJulie LaurenHannahMarie MarshallMarie MarshallPattyDenise CrosbyDenise CrosbyKatie

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Irreverent freelance investigative reporter Tom Maguire hits rock bottom when bigot editor in chief Ivan refuses to print his pieces anymore and his bad back most be operated, but his health insurance just expired. Sympathetic editor Irene Dunbar, feeling guilty she didn't save his job, volunteers for a fake marriage so he can use her insurance. The 'happy couple' in now constantly beleaguered by her mother and an insurance inspector, while each has his own affairs, but the co-habitation also seems to generate meaningful affection.

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Chance of a Lifetime has a runtime of 90 minutes.

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