My Name Is Bill W. (1989) (TV)

User Rating:

7.3/10   

Director:

Daniel Petrie

Writer (WGA):

William G. Borchert (written by)

Release Date:

30 April 1989 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

Based on the true story of Bill W. (James Woods), a successful stock broker whose life falls apart after...

Plot Keywords:

Support Group | Alcohol | Character Name In Title

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 2 wins & 10 nominations

Cast

James Woods	...	Bill Wilson
JoBeth Williams	...	Lois 'Lo' Wilson
James Garner	...	Dr. Robert 'Dr. Bob' Holbrook Smith
Gary Sinise	...	Ebby, Bill's best friend
George Coe	...	Frank Shaw from Rice & Co.
Robert Harper	...	Dr. Jeremy Partlin, Administrator of Elmwood Sanitarium
Ray Reinhardt	...	Dr. Silkworth, Alcoholic Specialist at Towns Hospital
Fritz Weaver	...	Dr. Burnham, Lois' Father
Rick Warner	...	Bill Dotson, Drunk in hospital
Joe Inscoe	...	Fred, AA Member
Susan Duchow	...	Adele Gentry, Manager of Childrens ware in Dept. Store
Rich Valliere	...	Charley
Mark Joy	...	Guy Kolb, Lois' boss at Dept. Store
William Aylward	...	Controller (as Bill Aylward)
Richard Travis	...	Stockquoter

Runtime:

100 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:M

Filming Locations:

Richmond, Virginia, USA

Company:

Garner-Duchow Productions

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Incredibly Strange Creatures Who Stopped Living and Became Mixed-Up Zombies (#9.12)" (1997)

There is a solution

This movie carries a great message, and I was deeply touched by the story of the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous. It's an important historic treasure being preserved in a true and respectful film. The story is straightforward and strong and gives and honest impression of the pioneers of AA. Let this movie carry the message too.. There is a solution.. ;-)

If you liked this one - watch "Pay it forward" - a wonderful movie with a similar theme.