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My Name Is Bill W. (1989) (TV)
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30 April 1989 (USA) morePlot:
Based on the true story of Bill W. (James Woods), a successful stock broker whose life falls apart after... more | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 2 wins & 10 nominations moreUser Comments:
There is a solution moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| 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 |
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Richmond, Virginia, USAFun Stuff
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Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Incredibly Strange Creatures Who Stopped Living and Became Mixed-Up Zombies (#9.12)" (1997) moreFAQ
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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.