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My Name Is Bill W. (TV 1989)Based on the true story of Bill W. (James Woods), a successful stock broker whose life falls apart after the stock crash of the 20's and how he comes to grips with his alcoholism. Along ... See full summary » Director:Daniel PetrieWriter:William G. Borchert |
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Won 1 Primetime Emmy.
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Bill Wilson
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| JoBeth Williams | ... |
Lois 'Lo' Wilson
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Dr. Robert 'Dr. Bob' Holbrook Smith
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| Gary Sinise | ... |
Ebby, Bill's best friend
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| George Coe | ... |
Frank Shaw from Rice & Co.
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| Robert Harper | ... |
Dr. Jeremy Partlin, Administrator of Elmwood Sanitarium
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Ray Reinhardt | ... |
Dr. Silkworth, Alcoholic Specialist at Towns Hospital
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| Fritz Weaver | ... |
Dr. Burnham, Lois' Father
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Rick Warner | ... |
Bill Dotson, Drunk in hospital
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| Joe Inscoe | ... |
Fred, AA Member
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Susan Duchow | ... |
Adele Gentry, Manager of Childrens ware in Dept. Store
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Charley
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Guy Kolb, Lois' boss at Dept. Store
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William Aylward | ... |
Controller
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Richard Travis | ... |
Stockquoter
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Based on the true story of Bill W. (James Woods), a successful stock broker whose life falls apart after the stock crash of the 20's and how he comes to grips with his alcoholism. Along with a fellow alcoholic (James Garner) he forms a support group that would eventually become Alcoholics Anonymous. Written by Humberto Amador
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
30 April 1989 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Hallmark Hall of Fame: My Name Is Bill W. (#38.3) See more »Filming Locations:
Richmond, Virginia, USACompany Credits
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Garner-Duchow Productions, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, Warner Bros. Television See more »
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Bill Wilson: Alright, I guess.
Lois 'Lo' Wilson: Can I ask you something? I guess I've been afraid... does it have anything to do with me? Your drinking?
Bill Wilson: No. It's not you. It's me.
Lois 'Lo' Wilson: Why? Why do you do it to yourself?
Bill Wilson: I've been standing here all afternoon asking myself the same question. Why? I look out the window and I watch all the normal people walking by. It's funny, I don't think I've ever felt really normal all my life... I mean like other people. I feel different, somehow. Like I don't quite measure...
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Lois 'Lo' Wilson: How are you feeling?Bill Wilson: Alright, I guess.
Lois 'Lo' Wilson: Can I ask you something? I guess I've been afraid... does it have anything to do with me? Your drinking?
Bill Wilson: No. It's not you. It's me.
Lois 'Lo' Wilson: Why? Why do you do it to yourself?
Bill Wilson: I've been standing here all afternoon asking myself the same question. Why? I look out the window and I watch all the normal people walking by. It's funny, I don't think I've ever felt really normal all my life... I mean like other people. I feel different, somehow. Like I don't quite measure...
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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.