Go Toward the Light (1988)
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Based on the autobiographical book by Chris Oyler, the made-for-TV Go Toward the Light is a sometimes wrenching, ofttimes inspirational AIDS drama. Claire and Greg Madison (Linda Hamilton and Richard Thomas) discover to their horror that their hemophiliac son Ben (Joshua Harris) has contracted the deadly virus through a tainted transfusion. Faced with the likelihood that Ben will not live out the year, the grief-stricken Madisons vow to make every day of that year count and to see to it that their son will not have to endure his agony alone. The excellence of the performances are matched by the script (by Susan Nanus and Beth Polson) and direction (Mike Robe). Go Toward the Light debuted November 1, 1988. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Linda Hamilton, Richard Thomas, (more)
- Director(s):
- Mike Robe
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Go Toward the Light
Based on the autobiographical book by Chris Oyler, the made-for-TV Go Toward the Light is a sometimes wrenching, ofttimes inspirational AIDS drama. Claire and Greg Madison (Linda Hamilton and Richard Thomas) discover to their horror that their hemophiliac son Ben (Joshua Harris) has contracted the deadly virus through a tainted transfusion. Faced with the likelihood that Ben will not live out the year, the grief-stricken Madisons vow to make every day of that year count and to see to it that their son will not have to endure his agony alone. The excellence of the performances are matched by the script (by Susan Nanus and Beth Polson) and direction (Mike Robe). Go Toward the Light debuted November 1, 1988. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 93 mins
Complete Cast of Go Toward the Light
- Linda Hamilton
- Piper Laurie - Margo
- Joshua Harris - Ben
- Shiri Appleby - Jessica
- Robert Sampson - Bishop Sawyer
- Susan Krebs - Social Worker
- Ryan McWhorter - Randy
- Nat Bernstein - Resident
- Michele Harrell - Receptionist
- Bill Cort - Mr. Brockett
- Rosemary Dunsmore - Sally
- Richard Thomas - Greg Madison
- Ned Beatty - George
- Brian Bonsall - Zack
- John M. Jackson - Dr. Paxton
- Jack Tate - Rick
- Steven Eckholdt - Jeff
- John Wesley - 2nd Doctor
- Madison Mason - Joe
- Conrad Bachmann - Tillman
- Matthew Faison - Obstetrician
- Gary Bayer - Dr. Gladstone
- Director(s):
- Mike Robe
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