Lillian Roth

Illusion -- 'Illusion' a beautiful tale about what matters most in life starring Kirk Douglas and directed by and starring Michael Goorgian.

Illusion -- Based on a play written for the stage, this is a funny, engaging, dramatic film that has fantastic performances from actors on top of their game. Illusion tells the story of 3 men meet on a nightly basis to discuss the work day. Mike is the boss, waching over the bar from his vantage point in the corner. Paul and Jake have to tolerate his nightly ranting

Academy Award-winner Susan Hayward ("I Want to Live," "I Married a Witch") delivers an Oscar-nominated performance as singer-actress Lillian Roth, whose rise to stardom was nearly destroyed by alcoholism. This Academy Award-winning biography was nominated for four Oscars and co-stars Oscar-nominee Eddie Albert ("Roman Holiday," TV's "Green Acres"), Oscar-winner Jo Van Fleet ("East of Eden") and Richard Conte ("The Godfather").

Donald Baines (Kirk Douglas) is a successful Hollywood director nearing death. His life was filled with fame and riches but devoid of love. Haunted by the memory of the son he abandoned, Donald Baines is given the opportunity to see three views of his son's journey, each representing a different period of his son's life. Donald bears witness to the impact his absence had on his son's life and in his own inability to find love. Ultimately Donald is offered the opportunity to alter the outcome of his son's life in this haunting yet beautiful tale of love and redemption.