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22 December 1981 (USA) moreTagline:
A heartwarming true story.Plot:
Bill a retarded man ventures out into the world for the first time. Having spent most of his life in a dreary inner city Institution... more | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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Won 2 Golden Globes. Another 3 wins & 1 nomination moreNewsDesk:
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Fantastic TV Movie moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Mickey Rooney | ... | Bill Sackter | |
| Dennis Quaid | ... | Barry Morrow | |
| Largo Woodruff | ... | Bev Morrow | |
| Anna Maria Horsford | ... | Ms. Marge Keating, County welfare worker | |
| Harry Goz | ... | Dr. Tom Walz | |
| Kathleen Maguire | ... | Mrs. Florence Archer, Preschool teacher | |
| William J. Daprato | ... | Ray, Granville Patient | |
| Raymond Serra | ... | Harry, Bill's boss at country club (as Ray Serra) | |
| Jenny Rebecca Dweir | ... | Amy Hill, Little girl befriended by Bill at Preschool (as Jenny Dweir) | |
| Breon Gorman | ... | Children's Teacher | |
| George Hamlin | ... | Mr. Robert Morrow | |
| Katharine Balfour | ... | Mrs. Morrow (as Katherine Balfour) | |
| Cordis Heard | ... | Arlene | |
| Harriet Rogers | ... | Mae, Bill's Landlady | |
| Lotte Palfi Andor | ... | Ida Miller (as Lotta Palfi-Andor) |
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College of Mount Saint Vincent, Riverdale, Bronx, New York City, New York, USA moreFun Stuff
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I just saw this movie again after many years. I always remembered seeing it on TV and it left me with such a lasting impression. It had been so many years, that when I just watched it I cried all over again like it was the first time I had ever seen it. I have been watching some of the Andy Hardy films lately, and I think that Mickey Rooney was an under-appreciated actor. I know that there are some negative things on the 'Message Boards', but all I can say is my one meeting with him was very positive- My son's class went to see him in the production of the 'Wizard of Oz' at Madison Square Garden where he played the Wizard. He was gracious to everyone, especially the children. For me it was a dream come true. If you are a fan of Mickey Rooney and have never seen this film, please do... you will love it. The sequel, 'Bill on his Own' is also a wonderful film. I would recommend you seeing both to complete the experience of seeing Mickey in his Emmy Award winning role!