The Ordeal of Bill Carney
movie

Released December 23, 1981
Overview
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
as
Mason Rose

Ray Sharkey
as
Bill Carney

Betty Buckley
as
Barbara Slaner

Ana Alicia
as
Lisa Saldonna

Jeremy Licht
as
Willie Carney

Vincent Baggetta
as
Jack Hollister

Martin Milner
as
Peter Belton
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C.J. Hincks
as
Ellen Carney

David Faustino
as
Eddie Carney
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Lynnette Mettey
as
Nora Rose
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Douglas Dirkson
as
Dr. Share

Tony Dow
as
Dr. Russell
Crew
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Tom Lazarus
as
Writer

Jerry London
as
Director
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Benjamin A. Weissman
as
Editor

Jerry London
as
Producer
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James Shanahan
as
Art Direction

Billy Goldenberg
as
Music

Deanne Barkley
as
Executive Producer
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Renee Wayne Golden
as
Executive Producer
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Gerald Perry Finnerman
as
Director of Photography