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Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story

Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story

Story about a runner whose bulimia and anorexia threatens both her dream of competing in the Olympics and her marriage to Denver's mayor.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story
  • Genres: Drama, TV Movie
  • Release Date: 1996-11-24
  • Runtime: 87 minutes
  • Rating: 7.5/10 (2 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Mark Sennet Productions, Citadel Entertainment
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.3422
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Crystal Bernard

Crystal Bernard

as Ellen Hart Pena

Esai Morales

Esai Morales

as Federico Pena

Casey Sander

Casey Sander

as Dave Shattuck

Tom Atkins

Tom Atkins

as Henry Hart

Amy Reece

Amy Reece

as Chris Hart

Shirley Knight

Shirley Knight

as Joan Hart

Sheila Ivy Traister

Sheila Ivy Traister

as Terry

Liz Jury

Liz Jury

as Dean

Gallery

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External Links

Keywords

bulimiaanorexiabased on true storyrunner

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story?

Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story is a Drama, TV Movie movie directed by . It was released on 1996-11-24.

Who are the main actors in Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story?

The main cast includes Crystal Bernard, Esai Morales, Casey Sander, Tom Atkins, Amy Reece, .

Where can I watch Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story is available.

Is Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story?

Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story has an IMDb rating of 7.5/10 based on 2 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story?

The soundtrack was composed by Mark Sennet Productions, Citadel Entertainment. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story filmed?

Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story?

The total runtime of Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story is 87 minutes.

Is Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story.

Does Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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