Long Journey Back
“A true story of love and triumph”
Synopsis
A teenage girl puts up a courageous fight following a crushing school bus accident that leaves her physically and mentally handicapped.
Top Cast
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Mike Connors
Vic Casella
Stephanie Zimbalist
Celia Casella
Katy Kurtzman
Amy Casella
Cloris Leachman
Laura Casella
Howard McGillin
Steve
Luis Ávalos
Dr. Ropas
Nicolas Coster
Dr. Roberts
John Lamont
Cal
Michael Alldredge
Dave Lewis
Eunice Christopher
Dee Lewis
Philip Levien
Jim Thompson
Richard Doran
Alan Wilcox
Blair Ashley
Lisa
Penelope Willis
Peggy
Stephen Keep Mills
Dr. Ross
Lee Wallace
Dr. Chisholm
Nina Axelrod
Weldon Bleiler
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mel Damski
- Screenplay & Story
- Audrey Davis Levin, Judith Ramsey
- Original Score
- Fred Karlin
- Original Title
- Long Journey Back
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Lorimar Productions, ABC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mel Damski
Audrey Davis Levin, Judith Ramsey
Fred Karlin
Stevan Larner
Herbert H. Dow, John Farrell
Lee Rich, Philip Capice, Robert Lovenheim
Department Leadership Roster
Mel Damski
Director
Audrey Davis Levin
Writer
Herbert H. Dow
Editor
John Farrell
Editor
Robert Lovenheim
Producer
Stevan Larner
Director of Photography
Fred Karlin
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Long Journey Back
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Long Journey Back about?
A teenage girl puts up a courageous fight following a crushing school bus accident that leaves her physically and mentally handicapped.
Who directed Long Journey Back?
Long Journey Back was directed by Mel Damski.
Who stars in Long Journey Back?
The principal cast of Long Journey Back includes Mike Connors, Stephanie Zimbalist, Katy Kurtzman, Cloris Leachman, Howard McGillin.
When was Long Journey Back released and how long is it?
Long Journey Back was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Long Journey Back?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Long Journey Back was composed by Fred Karlin.