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The Ryan White Story is a 1989 television film starring Lukas Haas, and Judith Light, directed by John Herzfeld. The film first aired on the ABC network on January 16, 1989. It is based on the true story of the American teenager Ryan White, who became a national poster child for HIV/AIDS in the United States, after being expelled from middle school because of his infection. Nielsen ratings estimated that the movie was seen by 15 million viewers on the original airing.
Original Release
01/16/1989
US Release
01/16/1989
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Judith Light | Jeanne White |
| Lukas Haas | Ryan White |
| Michael Bowen | Harley |
| Nikki Cox | Andrea White |
| George Dzundza | Dr. Kleiman |
| Valerie Landsburg | Loretta |
| Sarah Jessica Parker | Laura |
| Mitchell Ryan | Tom |
| Peter Scolari | David Day |
| Grace Zabriskie | Gloria White |
Directors
Writers
John Herzfeld, Phil Penningroth
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Judith Light | Jeanne White |
| Lukas Haas | Ryan White |
| Michael Bowen | Harley |
| Nikki Cox | Andrea White |
| George Dzundza | Dr. Kleiman |
| Valerie Landsburg | Loretta |
| Sarah Jessica Parker | Laura |
| Mitchell Ryan | Tom |
| Peter Scolari | David Day |
| Grace Zabriskie | Gloria White |
| George C. Scott | Charles Vaughan Sr. |
| Kathy Wagner | Sue Hatch |
| Casey Ellison | Heath |
| Cliff Bemis | WKKI Radio |
| Mark Joy | Charles Vaughan Jr. |
| Ryan White | Chad |
| Robert Albertia | Judge Noland |
| Kurek Ashley | Jim |
| Helen Baldwin | Marcia Rosselot |
| Nat Benchley | David Rosselot |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Alan Landsburg | Executive Producer |
| Howard Lipstone | Executive Producer |
| Linda Otto | Producer |
