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, Ray Sharkey, Betty Buckley, Ana Alicia, Jeremy Licht, Vincent Baggetta, Martin Milner, C.J. Hincks

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What is "The Ordeal of Bill Carney" about?

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?

When was "The Ordeal of Bill Carney" released?

The Ordeal of Bill Carney was released in 1981.

Who stars in "The Ordeal of Bill Carney"?

The cast includes Richard Crenna, Ray Sharkey, Betty Buckley, Ana Alicia.

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