My Name Is Bill W.

Name: My Name Is Bill W.
Director: Daniel Petrie
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Released: 1989-04-30
Duration: 100 min
Cast: James Woods, JoBeth Williams, James Garner, Gary Sinise, George Coe

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1989 · 100 min · Drama · TV Movie · TMDB 6.5/10

Overview

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.

Directed by Daniel Petrie

Cast

James Woods — Bill Wilson
JoBeth Williams — Lois Wilson
James Garner — Dr. Robert Smith
Gary Sinise — Ebby
George Coe