The Ordeal of Bill Carney
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?
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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
Douglas Dirkson
Dr. Share
Tony Dow
Dr. Russell
Allan Rich
Judge Stanley Mosk
Robert Prosky
Judge Philip Erbsen
Lora Staley
Cathy
Noam Pitlik
Restaurant Manager
Luca Bercovici
Bryan
Helen Schustack
Rita
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerry London
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Lazarus
- Original Score
- Billy Goldenberg
- Original Title
- The Ordeal of Bill Carney
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- The Belle Company, Comworld Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry London
Tom Lazarus
Billy Goldenberg
Gerald Perry Finnerman
Benjamin A. Weissman
Jerry London, Renee Wayne Golden, Deanne Barkley
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Lazarus
Writer
Jerry London
Director
Jerry London
Producer
Benjamin A. Weissman
Editor
Gerald Perry Finnerman
Director of Photography
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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 principal cast of The Ordeal of Bill Carney includes Richard Crenna, Ray Sharkey, Betty Buckley, Ana Alicia, Jeremy Licht.
When was The Ordeal of Bill Carney released and how long is it?
The Ordeal of Bill Carney was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ordeal of Bill Carney?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ordeal of Bill Carney was composed by Billy Goldenberg.