My Name Is Bill W.

My Name Is Bill W.

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Status

Released

Release Date

Apr 30, 1989

Runtime

1h 40m

Genres

Drama, TV Movie

User Score

65%

Original Title

My Name Is Bill W.

Production Companies

Garner-Duchow Productions, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, Warner Bros. Television

Director

Daniel Petrie

Description

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.