It's Good to Be Alive
Synopsis
This movie details the struggles of former Brooklyn Dodger catcher Roy Campanella to adapt to life in a wheelchair following his crippling automobile accident in 1959. Cinematographer Ted Voigtlander was Emmy-nominated.
Top Cast
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Paul Winfield
Roy Campanella
Louis Gossett Jr.
Sam Brockington
Ruby Dee
Ruth Campanella
Ramon Bieri
Walter O'Malley
Ketty Lester
Roy Campanella's Mother
Julian Burton
Dr. Rusk
Lloyd Gough
Surgeon
Eric Scott Woods
Roy Campanella as a Boy
Joe De Santis
Roy Campanella's Father
Len Lesser
Man at Accident
Ty Henderson
David Campanella
Matthew Beard
Stymie
Joe E. Tata
'Pee Wee' Reese
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Landon
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Gethers, Roy Campanella
- Original Score
- Michel Legrand
- Original Title
- It's Good to Be Alive
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Metromedia Producers Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Landon
Steve Gethers, Roy Campanella
Michel Legrand
Ted Voigtlander
John A. Martinelli
Gerald I. Isenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Landon
Director
Gerald I. Isenberg
Producer
Michel Legrand
Original Music Composer
Ted Voigtlander
Director of Photography
John A. Martinelli
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About It's Good to Be Alive
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What is It's Good to Be Alive about?
This movie details the struggles of former Brooklyn Dodger catcher Roy Campanella to adapt to life in a wheelchair following his crippling automobile accident in 1959. Cinematographer Ted Voigtlander was Emmy-nominated.
Who directed It's Good to Be Alive?
It's Good to Be Alive was directed by Michael Landon.
Who stars in It's Good to Be Alive?
The principal cast of It's Good to Be Alive includes Paul Winfield, Louis Gossett Jr., Ruby Dee, Ramon Bieri, Ketty Lester.
When was It's Good to Be Alive released and how long is it?
It's Good to Be Alive was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for It's Good to Be Alive?
The original motion picture soundtrack for It's Good to Be Alive was composed by Michel Legrand.
Is It's Good to Be Alive based on a book or true story?
It's Good to Be Alive is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Roy Campanella".