The Ordeal of Bill Carney
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?
- Overview
- Cast
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The Ordeal of Bill Carney
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 23, 1981
Runtime
1h 40m
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original Title
The Ordeal of Bill Carney
Production Companies
The Belle Company, Comworld Productions
Director
Jerry London
Description
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?
