Eric is a 1975 American television film directed by James Goldstone which aired as part of the Hallmark Hall of Fame. [1]
It was based on the true story of Eric Lund, a young man with leukemia. [2] The script was adapted from a book by Doris Lund, mother of the real Eric. It was filmed on location in Seattle and Southen California. [3]
Star John Savage wrote the theme music. The actor was almost killed in an accident shortly after filming. [4]
Premise
A teenager is determined to live his life despite being diagnosed with terminal cancer.
Cast
- Patricia Neal as Doris
- Claude Akins
- John Savage as Eric
- Mark Hamill
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Eric is a 1975 American television film directed by James Goldstone which aired as part of the Hallmark Hall of Fame. [1]
It was based on the true story of Eric Lund, a young man with leukemia. [2] The script was adapted from a book by Doris Lund, mother of the real Eric. It was filmed on location in Seattle and Southen California. [3]
Star John Savage wrote the theme music. The actor was almost killed in an accident shortly after filming. [4]
Premise
A teenager is determined to live his life despite being diagnosed with terminal cancer.
Cast
- Patricia Neal as Doris
- Claude Akins
- John Savage as Eric
- Mark Hamill