Life Story(1987)
Life Story Synopsis
Watson and Crick race to find the structure of DNA before Linus Pauling, Maurice Wilkins, or Rosalind Franklin can find the key to unlocking the secret.
Life Story (1987) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Mick Jackson, released on September 14, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Jeff Goldblum, Tim Pigott-Smith, Alan Howard and Juliet Stevenson. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Mick Jackson
- Writers:
- William Nicholson
- Production:
- BBC, A+E Studios
- Status:
- Released
Life Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jeff Goldblum
as Jim Watson
Tim Pigott-Smith
as Francis Crick
Alan Howard
as Maurice Wilkins
Juliet Stevenson
as Rosalind Franklin
- Nicholas Fry
Nicholas Fry
as Raymond Gosling
- Rachael Weaver
Rachael Weaver
as French Girl
Geoffrey Chater
as Sir Lawrence Bragg
Key crew
Directed by Mick Jackson, written by William Nicholson.
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Life Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 9 ratings.
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Life Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Life Story online?
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Who stars in Life Story?
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The main cast of Life Story (1987) includes Jeff Goldblum, Tim Pigott-Smith, Alan Howard, Juliet Stevenson and Nicholas Fry. The film was directed by Mick Jackson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Life Story released?
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Life Story was released on September 14, 1987 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Life Story worth watching?
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Life Story (1987) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.