After a harrowing accident when a train crashes into her school bus, a young popular teenager, Celia, learns to handle life with brain damage, the death of several friends, and an amputated limb.
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| Mike Connors | ... |
Vic Casella
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| Cloris Leachman | ... |
Laura Casella
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| Stephanie Zimbalist | ... |
Celia Casella
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| Katy Kurtzman | ... |
Amy Casella
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| Howard McGillin | ... |
Steve
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| Luis Avalos | ... |
Dr. Ropaz
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| Nicolas Coster | ... |
Dr. Roberts
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John Lamont | ... |
Cal
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| Michael Alldredge | ... |
Dave Lewis
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Eunice Christopher | ... |
Dee Lewis
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| Philip Levien | ... |
Jim Thompson
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Richard Doran | ... |
Alan Wilcox
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Blair Ashley | ... |
Lisa
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Penelope Willis | ... |
Peggy
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| Stephen Keep Mills | ... |
Dr. Ross
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| Lee Wallace | ... |
Dr. Chisholm
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Weldon Bleiler |
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Carol Carrington |
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David M. Cohen |
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Patricia Conklin |
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George Englund Jr. |
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| Hollis Irving | ... |
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| Meegan King |
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Peter Lampert | ... |
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Tammy Neal |
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| Eve Roberts |
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Sara Slack |
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Brett Williams |
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Teris Wyss |
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| Lee Chamberlin | ... |
Dr. Chisholm
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Directed by
| Mel Damski | ||
Written by
| Audrey Davis Levin | ... | (teleplay) |
| Judith Ramsey | ... | (article) |
Produced by
| Philip Capice | ... | executive producer |
| Robert Lovenheim | ... | producer |
| Lee Rich | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Fred Karlin | ||
Cinematography by
| Stevan Larner | ||
Editing by
| Herbert H. Dow | ||
| John Farrell | ... | (as John P. Farrell) |
Casting By
| Barbara Miller | ||
| Jerold Franks | ... | (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| John E. Chilberg II | ||
Set Decoration by
| Toby Considine | ||
Makeup Department
| Christine George | ... | hair stylist |
| Jack Obringer | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Mitch Ackerman | ... | production supervisor |
| Edward O. Denault | ... | executive production supervisor |
| Chuck McLain | ... | executive program supervisor |
| Albert J. Salzer | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Bill Lukather | ... | first assistant director |
| Kelly A. Manners | ... | second assistant director (as Kelly Manners) |
Art Department
| Jimmie Herron Jr. | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Richard I. Birnbaum | ... | production sound mixer |
| Peter Harrison | ... | sound editor |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ronald B. MacKenzie | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Calvin Maehl | ... | gaffer (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Irene Mariano | ... | casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Chad Harwood | ... | costumer |
| Deirdre Naughton | ... | costumer |
Music Department
| Else Blangsted | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Rose Steinberg | ... | script supervisor (as Rose Steinberg Wapner) |
Additional Crew
| Nancy E. Barr | ... | production coordinator (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1978) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- USA Home Video (II) (1986) (United States) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Echo Film Services (sound editing)
- Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center (thanks: staff, patients, medical and technical advisors)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A teenager is injured while out on a school field trip. Eventually one of her legs has to be amputated. She also has some memory loss. While she struggles to get used to her new (artificial) limb, she also tries to remember what she has forgotten. Her recovery places some stress on her parents.
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| Taglines | A True Story of Love and Triumph See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Nina Axelrod's debut.. See more » |
| Crazy Credits | (disclaimer in opening credits) The school bus depicted in this film is neither the make nor model involved in the true events and the structure was altered for dramatic effect. See more » |