Movie Description
The Ordeal of Bill Carney
(1981)Overview
Bill Carney has just been paralyzed from the neck down. He has been taking care of his two sons since his wife left him. Now, when word of his condition reaches her, she wants to take them away, as she feels that he is unable to care for them. And it appears that the courts agree too. So, his lawyer, also a paraplegic, begins the campaign to take his case before the Supreme Court. Will he win?
Featured Crew
- Director : Jerry London
- Producer : Jerry London
- Writer : Tom Lazarus
- Editor : Benjamin A. Weissman
- Cast : Richard Crenna,Ray Sharkey,Betty Buckley,Ana Alicia,Jeremy Licht,Vincent Baggetta,Martin Milner,C.J. Hincks,David Faustino,Lynnette Mettey,Douglas Dirkson,Tony Dow,Allan Rich,Robert Prosky,Lora Staley,Noam Pitlik,Luca Bercovici,Helen Schustack,Patrick Puccinelli,Keener Cagle,Hubert Smith,Louis Carello,Les Jankey,Alan Toy,Darrell Ray,Hugh March
Cast
Mason Rose
Bill Carney
Barbara Slaner
Lisa Saldonna
Willie Carney
Jack Hollister
Peter Belton
Ellen Carney
Eddie Carney
Nora Rose
Dr. Share
Dr. Russell
Judge Stanley Mosk
Judge Philip Erbsen
Cathy
Restaurant Manager
Bryan
Rita
Clerk
Scott
Posters
Facts
Original TitleThe Ordeal of Bill Carney
Status Released
Release Information
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1981-12-23
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 40m
Production CompaniesThe Belle Company,Comworld Productions
Genres
- Drama
- TV Movie
