The Ordeal of Bill Carney (1981)
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
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: December 23, 1981
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
- David Faustino - Eddie Carney
- Lynnette Mettey - Nora Rose
Screenplay
Music: Billy Goldenberg
Cinematography: Gerald Perry Finnerman
Editing: Benjamin A. Weissman
Production: The Belle Company, Comworld Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jerry London
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Ordeal of Bill Carney about?
- 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?
- Who directed The Ordeal of Bill Carney?
- The Ordeal of Bill Carney was directed by Jerry London.
- Who stars in The Ordeal of Bill Carney?
- The Ordeal of Bill Carney stars Richard Crenna, Ray Sharkey, Betty Buckley, Ana Alicia, Jeremy Licht, Vincent Baggetta.
- How long is The Ordeal of Bill Carney?
- The Ordeal of Bill Carney has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is The Ordeal of Bill Carney?
- The Ordeal of Bill Carney is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Ordeal of Bill Carney produced?
- The Ordeal of Bill Carney was produced in United States of America.