Chance of a Lifetime

Chance of a Lifetime (1998) is a comedy, drama film directed by Deborah Reinisch rated 7.7/10.

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.

Cast

John Ritter

Tom Maguire

Katey Sagal

Irene Dunbar

Kim Delgado

Lou

David Naughton

Art Haber

Stan Ivar

Ivan

Charles Rahi Chun

Doctor

Jean Stapleton

Mrs. Dunbar

Julianne Christie

Melissa

Lynne Thigpen

Ms. Wood

Julie Lauren

Hannah

Marie Marshall

Patty

Denise Crosby

Katie