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Bill

  • TV Movie
  • 1981
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
759
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Bill (1981)
BiographyDrama

Bill Sackter, a intellectually disabled man, ventures out into the world for the first time, having spent most of his life in a dreary inner-city institution. He is taken in by a kind family... Read allBill Sackter, a intellectually disabled man, ventures out into the world for the first time, having spent most of his life in a dreary inner-city institution. He is taken in by a kind family and learns for the first time in his life what it means to love.Bill Sackter, a intellectually disabled man, ventures out into the world for the first time, having spent most of his life in a dreary inner-city institution. He is taken in by a kind family and learns for the first time in his life what it means to love.

  • Director
    • Anthony Page
  • Writers
    • Corey Blechman
    • Barry Morrow
  • Stars
    • Mickey Rooney
    • Dennis Quaid
    • Largo Woodruff
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    759
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Anthony Page
    • Writers
      • Corey Blechman
      • Barry Morrow
    • Stars
      • Mickey Rooney
      • Dennis Quaid
      • Largo Woodruff
    • 15User reviews
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    • Won 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 5 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Mickey Rooney
    Mickey Rooney
    • Bill Sackter
    Dennis Quaid
    Dennis Quaid
    • Barry Morrow
    Largo Woodruff
    Largo Woodruff
    • Beverly Morrow
    Anna Maria Horsford
    Anna Maria Horsford
    • Ms. Marge Keating
    Harry Goz
    • Dr. Tom Walz
    Kathleen Maguire
    Kathleen Maguire
    • Mrs. Florence Archer
    William J. Daprato
    • Ray
    Raymond Serra
    • Harry
    • (as Ray Serra)
    Jenny Rebecca Dweir
    • Amy Hill
    • (as Jenny Dweir)
    Breon Gorman
    • Children's Teacher
    George Hamlin
    • Mr. Robert Morrow
    Katharine Balfour
    • Mrs. Morrow
    • (as Katherine Balfour)
    Cordis Heard
    Cordis Heard
    • Arlene
    Harriet Rogers
    • Mae
    Lotte Palfi Andor
    Lotte Palfi Andor
    • Ida Miller
    • (as Lotta Palfi-Andor)
    Phil Oxnam
    • Dr. Riis
    William G. Schilling
    William G. Schilling
    • Professor Rush
    • (as Bill Schilling)
    John Ridge
    • Santa Claus
    • Director
      • Anthony Page
    • Writers
      • Corey Blechman(teleplay by)
      • Barry Morrow(story by)
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    • Trivia
      Mickey Rooney won a Lifetime Achievement Oscar two years after this movie. He cited his Tony nominated performance in "Sugar Babies" and Emmy winning role as "Bill", as part of his comeback.
    • Goofs
      When Dennis Quaid and Largo Woodruff's characters Barry and Bev are toasting their pregnancy with champagne, Barry pours clear, golden-colored champagne into two tall water glasses. But when they drink, the liquid is white milk.
    • Quotes

      Ms. Marge Keating: Films end, Mr Morrow, and so do friendships.

    • Connections
      Featured in The 34th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1982)
    • Soundtracks
      Poor Fool
      Music by William Kraft

      Lyrics by William Humecke

    User reviews15

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    10/10
    Life changing
    I saw this movie for the first time when I was about 12 years old. I had grown up around older people, but no one with disabilities. At the beginning of the movie I remember feeling sorry for Bill, however, by the end of the movie I felt sorry for the people who didn't know Bill or have a Bill in there life. After watching this movie, I became more aware of the people around me with disabilities and befriended several. I finally began working with the developmentally disabled in my 30's and my life has never been richer. This movie was such an eye opener for me and I highly recommend it to everyone. I've watched this movie with my eldest nephew and plan to watch it with the other children in my family so that they know people with disabilities are just as capable and deserving of respect and not to be frightened of. This is a MUST see for EVERYONE!!!!
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    • Jun 27, 2005

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    • Release date
      • December 22, 1981 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • A mi aire
    • Filming locations
      • College of Mount Saint Vincent, Riverdale, Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Alan Landsburg Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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