Movie

The Ordeal of Bill Carney

★ 10.0(1)19811h 40m

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Director: Jerry London
Release date: 1981-12-23
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: The Belle Company

About The Ordeal of Bill Carney

The Ordeal of Bill Carney is a 1981 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Jerry London, starring Richard Crenna, Ray Sharkey and Betty Buckley. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 10.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Ordeal of Bill Carney in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Bill Carney has just been paralyzed from the neck down. He has been taking care of his two sons since his wife left him. Now, when word of his condition reaches her, she wants to take them away, as she feels that he is unable to care for them. And it appears that the courts agree too. So, his lawyer, also a paraplegic, begins the campaign to take his case before the Supreme Court. Will he win?

Cast

Richard Crenna

Mason Rose

Ray Sharkey

Bill Carney

Betty Buckley

Barbara Slaner

Ana Alicia

Lisa Saldonna

Jeremy Licht

Willie Carney

Vincent Baggetta

Jack Hollister

Martin Milner

Peter Belton

C.J. Hincks

Ellen Carney

David Faustino

Eddie Carney

Lynnette Mettey

Nora Rose

Douglas Dirkson

Dr. Share

Tony Dow

Dr. Russell

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Ordeal of Bill Carney in New Zealand?+

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Is The Ordeal of Bill Carney on Netflix?+

The Ordeal of Bill Carney is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is The Ordeal of Bill Carney?+

The Ordeal of Bill Carney has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in The Ordeal of Bill Carney?+

The Ordeal of Bill Carney stars Richard Crenna, Ray Sharkey, Betty Buckley, Ana Alicia and Jeremy Licht.

When did The Ordeal of Bill Carney come out?+

The Ordeal of Bill Carney is a 1981 movie directed by Jerry London.

What genre is The Ordeal of Bill Carney?+

The Ordeal of Bill Carney is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed The Ordeal of Bill Carney?+

The Ordeal of Bill Carney was directed by Jerry London.