My Name Is Bill W.

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My Name Is Bill W. (1989)

Directed by Daniel Petrie

Drama, TV Movie · 1h 40m

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.

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Cast

James Woods Bill Wilson JoBeth Williams Lois Wilson James Garner Dr. Robert Smith Gary Sinise Ebby George Coe Robert Harper Ray Reinhardt Fritz Weaver
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Rick Warner Joe Inscoe
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Rich Valliere Mark Joy

Crew

Director
Daniel Petrie
Writer
William G. Borchert
Director of Photography
Neil Roach
Original Music Composer
Laurence Rosenthal
Editor
John Wright, Paul Rubell
Producer
Daniel Petrie

Details

Release date
1989-04-30
Runtime
1h 40m
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United States of America
Production
Garner-Duchow Productions, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, Warner Bros. Television