
On Hope
Overview
On Hope is a 1994 short film directed by JoBeth Williams, with Annette O'Toole, Mercedes Ruehl, Ray Baker, and Veronica Cartwright. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
Top Cast


Annette O'Toole
Annette O'Toole
Annette O'Toole


Mercedes Ruehl
Mercedes Ruehl
Mercedes Ruehl


Ray Baker
Ray Baker
Ray Baker


Veronica Cartwright
Veronica Cartwright
Veronica Cartwright


Jill Eikenberry
Jill Eikenberry
Jill Eikenberry


Jim Haynie
Jim Haynie
Jim Haynie


Alan Rosenberg
Alan Rosenberg
Alan Rosenberg
Ellaraino
Ellaraino
Ellaraino


Michael Tucker
Michael Tucker
Michael Tucker
Jenna Lynn Wexler
Jenna Lynn Wexler
Jenna Lynn Wexler
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