The Ordeal of Bill Carney

1981Directed by Jerry London

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Released: December 23, 1981
Runtime: 1h 40m

About The Ordeal of Bill Carney

Drama
TV Movie

Synopsis

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?

Director: Jerry London
Writer: Tom Lazarus

Principal cast

In billing order

Richard CrennaMason Rose
Ray SharkeyBill Carney
Betty BuckleyBarbara Slaner
Ana AliciaLisa Saldonna
Jeremy LichtWillie Carney
Vincent BaggettaJack Hollister

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