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The Ordeal of Bill Carney

10.019811h 40mMovieDramaTV Movie

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…

DirectorJerry London
WriterTom Lazarus
ProducersJerry London·Deanne Barkley

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Cast · Directed by Jerry London

RCRichard Crenna
Richard Crenna
Mason Rose
RSRay Sharkey
Ray Sharkey
Bill Carney
BBBetty Buckley
Betty Buckley
Barbara Slaner
AAAna Alicia
Ana Alicia
Lisa Saldonna
JLJeremy Licht
Jeremy Licht
Willie Carney
VBVincent Baggetta
Vincent Baggetta
Jack Hollister
MMMartin Milner
Martin Milner
Peter Belton
CH
C.J. Hincks
Ellen Carney
DFDavid Faustino
David Faustino
Eddie Carney
LM
Lynnette Mettey
Nora Rose
DD
Douglas Dirkson
Dr. Share
TDTony Dow
Tony Dow
Dr. Russell

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