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Death Be Not Proud

Death Be Not Proud

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Death Be Not Proud

"The True Story of a Brave Young Man Who Gave His Parents a Legacy Of Life....and Love."

1975

1h 40m

6.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

Based on the book by famed author John Gunther about the life and early death of his teenage son Johnny, who died from a brain tumor.

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The people behind it

Cast & crew

6 featured cast members

Starring

Robby Benson

Robby Benson

Johnny Gunther

Arthur Hill

Arthur Hill

John Gunther

Jane Alexander

Jane Alexander

Frances Gunther

Linden Chiles

Dr. Tracy Putnam

Ralph Clanton

Ralph Clanton

Frank Boyden

Wendy Phillips

Wendy Phillips

Mary Wilson

Creative team

Directed by: Donald Wrye
Written by: Donald Wrye

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