My Name Is Bill W.

My Name Is Bill W. (1989)

Based on the true story of Bill W. (James Woods), a successful stock broker whose life falls apart after the stock crash of the 20's and how he comes to grips with his alcoholism. Along with a fellow alcoholic (James Garner) he forms a support group that would eventually become Alcoholics Anonymous.

Date of release
1989-04-30
TMDB
6.5 / 10 (24)
Runtime
1h 40m
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Director
Daniel Petrie

Casting

Interesting facts

My Name Is Bill W. is a 1989 ABC Hallmark Hall of Fame made-for-television drama film directed by Daniel Petrie, starring James Woods, JoBeth Williams and James Garner. William G. Borchert, who wrote the film script for television, based it on the true story of William Griffith Wilson and Robert Holbrook Smith, the co-founders of Alcoholics Anonymous. James Woods won an Emmy for his portrayal of Wilson.

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