Death Be Not Proud

Based on the book by famed author John Gunther about the life and early death of his teenage son Johnny, who died from a brain tumor.

Cast

Robby Benson

as Johnny Gunther

Arthur Hill

as John Gunther

Jane Alexander

as Frances Gunther

Linden Chiles

as Dr. Tracy Putnam

Ralph Clanton

as Frank Boyden

Wendy Phillips

as Mary Wilson

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