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Bill (1981)

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Release Date: Dec 22, 1981 Wide

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Release Date: Dec 22, 1981 Wide

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This Emmy-winning made-for-TV movie, based on a book by Oscar-winning screenwriter Barry Morrow (from his true story), stars Mickey Rooney in the title role of a mentally-challenged adult who has spent his life holed up in a bleak institution. When documentary filmmaker Morrow (Dennis Quaid) and his family invite him into their home to stay with them, Bill is given his first taste of independence in the real world. Together, Bill and the Morrows unexpectedly teach each other valuable lessons

Unrated, 1 hr. 37 min.

Drama, Television

Directed By: Anthony Page

In Theaters: Dec 22, 1981 Wide

On DVD: Mar 13, 1990

Cast

Katherine Balfour
Mrs. Morrow
John Bentley
Cop
Ron Faber
Jenkins
Breon Gorman
Children's Teacher
Cordis Heard
Arlene
Anna Maria Horsford
Ms. Keating
Steve Levitt
Student
Philip Levy
Mugger
Kathleen Maguire
Florence Archer
Dennis Quaid
Barry Morrow
William G. Schilling
Professor Rush
Ray Serra
Harry
Tony Turco
Dr. Peters
Bill Winkler
Intern
Largo Woodruff
Bev Morrow
Mickey Rooney
Bill Sackter
George Hamlin
Mr. Morrow
Harriet Rogers
Mae
Harry Goz
Dr. Walz

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One of my top ten favorites of all time! I watched it every Thanksgiving when it would be on tv, and i enjoyed it more and more with each viewing - Mickey Rooney is pitch perfect as Bill Sackter a special man who touched many people in his life and who i am sure is still in there hearts today!Dennis Quaid plays Barry

January 11, 2012