Based on Joni Eareckson's autobiography. She becomes paralyzed after breaking her neck in a swimming accident at age 17. Trying to cope with her new life, she learns to paint using her mouth and finds strength in her new Christian faith.
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Joni Eareckson Tada | ... |
Joni
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| Bert Remsen | ... |
John Eareckson
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| Katherine De Hetre | ... |
Jay Eareckson
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| Cooper Huckabee | ... |
Dick Filbert
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| John Milford | ... |
Dr. Sherrill
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| Jay W. MacIntosh | ... |
Lindy Eareckson
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Louise Hoven | ... |
Diana
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Michael Mancini | ... |
Don Bertolli
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Cloyce Morrow | ... |
Barbara Marshall
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| Richard Lineback | ... |
Steve Estes
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| Sarah Rush | ... |
Kathy Eareckson
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| Jeff Austin | ... |
Butch
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Cheryl Harvey | ... |
Betty
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| Ernie Hudson | ... |
Earl
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| Barbara Mallory | ... |
Ann Wilson
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Jane Ralston | ... |
B.J
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Betsy Jones-Moreland | ... |
Mrs. Barber
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Stephen Parr | ... |
Marine Lieutenant
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Barry Hamilton | ... |
Marty
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| Patricia Wilson | ... |
Nurse Alice
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Sean Morgan | ... |
Dr. Southfield
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| Lavelle Roby | ... |
Nurse Anita
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| Gwen Van Dam | ... |
Nurse Pauline
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Bill Sorrells | ... |
TV Reporter
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John Holland | ... |
Del Vecchio
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Guy Korte | ... |
Piano Player
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Douglas M. Webb | ... |
Bernie
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Mona Bruns | ... |
Woman at elevator
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Lydia Charles |
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| Billy Graham | ... |
Man at an Outdoors Meeting (uncredited)
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Jay McKenna | ... |
Paramedic (uncredited)
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Directed by
| James F. Collier | ||
Written by
| James F. Collier | ... | () |
| Joni Eareckson Tada | ... | (book) |
| Joe Musser | ... | (book) |
Produced by
| William F. Brown | ... | executive producer |
| Frank R. Jacobson | ... | producer |
Music by
| Ralph Carmichael | ||
Cinematography by
| Frank Raymond | ||
Editing by
| Duane Hartzell | ||
Editorial Department
| Susan Heick | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Caro Jones | ||
Art Direction by
| Bill Ross | ||
Makeup Department
| Kaye Pownall | ... | hair stylist |
| Barbara Ronci | ... | hair stylist |
| William Tuttle | ... | makeup artist (as Bill Tuttle) |
Production Management
| Del Nodine | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Robert Lee Fairchild Jr. | ... | second assistant director |
| Stephen Lim | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
| Dean Gilmore | ... | sound mixer |
| Joe Melody | ... | sound editor (as Joseph Melody) |
| Vern Poore | ... | sound recordist |
| Michael Strong | ... | sound recordist |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ron Cooney | ... | key grip |
| Kal Manning | ... | gaffer |
| Robert Marta | ... | first assistant camera (as Bob Marta) |
| Chris Schwiebert | ... | camera operator |
Location Management
| Dave Anderberg | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| William Cole | ... | music supervisor (as Bill Cole) |
| Hy Lesnick | ... | music contractor |
Production Companies
Distributors
- World Wide Pictures (WWP) (1979) (United States) (theatrical)
- Intercontinental Film Distributors (IFD) (1984) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Thorn EMI Video Australia (1984) (Australia) (video)
- Brunnen Verlag (2013) (Germany) (DVD)
- Worldwide Entertainment
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| Taglines | She built her future on shattered dreams See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Quadriplegic Joni Eareckson Tada portrayed herself in this picture. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in I'd Rather Be in This Wheelchair Knowing Him... (2007). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Journey's End See more » |