Bill
Synopsis
Bill, an intellectually disabled man, ventures out into the world for the first time, having spent most of his life in a dreary inner city institution. He is taken in by a kind family and learns what it means to love and be loved for the first time in his life.
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Mickey Rooney
Bill Sackter
Dennis Quaid
Barry Morrow
Largo Woodruff
Beverly Morrow
Anna Maria Horsford
Marge Keating
Harry Goz
Dr. Tom Walz
Kathleen Maguire
Florence Archer
William J. Daprato
Ray
Raymond Serra
Harry
Jenny Rebecca Dweir
Amy Hill
Breon Gorman
Children's Teacher
George Hamlin
Robert Morrow
Katherine Balfour
Mrs. Morrow
Cordis Heard
Arlene
Harriet Rogers
Mae
Lotte Palfi Andor
Ida Miller
Phil Oxnam
Dr. Riis
William G. Schilling
Prof. Rush
John Ridge
Santa Claus
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Page
- Screenplay & Story
- Corey Blechman, Barry Morrow
- Original Score
- William Kraft
- Original Title
- Bill
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Alan Landsburg Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Page
Corey Blechman, Barry Morrow
William Kraft
Mike Fash
George B. Hively
Mel Stuart, Alan Landsburg, Bernard Sofronski
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Page
Director
Mel Stuart
Producer
Mike Fash
Director of Photography
George B. Hively
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bill
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bill about?
Bill, an intellectually disabled man, ventures out into the world for the first time, having spent most of his life in a dreary inner city institution. He is taken in by a kind family and learns what it means to love and be loved for the first time in his life.
Who directed Bill?
Bill was directed by Anthony Page.
Who stars in Bill?
The principal cast of Bill includes Mickey Rooney, Dennis Quaid, Largo Woodruff, Anna Maria Horsford, Harry Goz.
When was Bill released and how long is it?
Bill was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Bill?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bill was composed by William Kraft.