The Ordeal of Bill Carney

1981 1h 40m EN

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10.0

MASTERPIECE

★10.0TMDB · 1

DramaTV Movie

Synopsis

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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?

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Richard Crenna
Mason Rose
Ray Sharkey
Bill Carney
Betty Buckley
Barbara Slaner
Ana Alicia
Lisa Saldonna
Jeremy Licht
Willie Carney
Vincent Baggetta
Jack Hollister
Martin Milner
Peter Belton
C.J. Hincks
Ellen Carney

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jerry London
Writers: Tom Lazarus
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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45 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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ERA

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Directed by Jerry London, shot by Gerald Perry Finnerman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Benjamin A. Weissman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Richard Crenna and Ray Sharkey and Betty Buckley carry the top of the cast.

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IMDB entry: tt0082856 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Jerry London directs. Gerald Perry Finnerman behind the camera. Benjamin A. Weissman cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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145 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Jerry London, shot by Gerald Perry Finnerman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Editor Benjamin A. Weissman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
4Richard Crenna and Ray Sharkey and Betty Buckley carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0082856 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.