For Hope_
"In three months, she'll hardly recognize her own face. In six months, she won't be able to use her hands. In a year, she'll need a miracle. But the disease that is so ravaging her body can never destroy her spirit."
The life and death of a young woman who suffered from scleroderma, and how she and her family coped.
Starring
Dana Delany, Polly Bergen, Harold Gould
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
For Hope was released 30 years ago in 1996.
Overview
The life and death of a young woman who suffered from scleroderma, and how she and her family coped.
For Hope is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 40m.
CAST (20)
Dana Delany
Hope Altman
Polly Bergen
Molly Altman
Harold Gould
David Altman
Tracy Nelson
Annie Altman
Chris Demetral
Alan Altman
Henry Czerny
Ken Altman
Carly McKillip
Laura Altman
Alexandra Purvis
Audrey Altman
Lesley Ewen
Jennifer
Babs Chula
Doctor
SM
Sharon Monsky
Herself
Christine Willes
Nurse Stark
Peter Kelamis
Writer One
MM
Mandy McKeen
Writer Two
DH
David Hurtubise
Executive Producer
Christine Chatelain
Ellen
ET
Evan Tylor
Fonz Type
SL
Sadie Lawrence
Brittany
BL
Brit Lind
Woman on TV
Linden Banks
Maternity Doctor
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
100 min (1h 40m)
Country
Rating
6.0/10 (2 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is For Hope about?
The life and death of a young woman who suffered from scleroderma, and how she and her family coped.
How long is For Hope?
For Hope has a runtime of 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Who stars in For Hope?
The cast of For Hope includes Dana Delany, Polly Bergen, Harold Gould, Tracy Nelson, Chris Demetral.
What is the rating of For Hope?
For Hope has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama