The Ordeal of Bill Carney (1981)

10.0/10 • 100 min • Drama TV Movie

Overview

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?

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

David Faustino

Eddie Carney

Tony Dow

Dr. Russell

Allan Rich

Judge Stanley Mosk

Robert Prosky

Judge Philip Erbsen

Noam Pitlik

Restaurant Manager

Luca Bercovici

Bryan

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