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James Woods, JoBeth Williams, James Garner

James Woods gives an unforgettably moving Emmy-winning performance as Bill Wilson, the cofounder of Alcoholics Anonymous, in director Daniel Petrie's poignant true story that chronicles one man's hero...( read more  read more... )ic struggle against alcohol addiction.

Bill is a WWI veteran with a doting wife, Lois (JoBeth Williams), who enjoys a triumphant return from the war and great success on Wall Street during the Roaring 1920s. However, the stock market crash of 1929 ruins Bill's career and sends him spiraling into a deep alcoholic depression. Bill doesn't realize the seriousness of his disease until he hits bottom and meets another recovering alcoholic, Dr. Robert Smith (James Garner). As the two men become close and relate their experiences, they come up with an interesting way to stay sober. By making friends and sharing stories with other alcoholics, Bill and Robert continue to fight the battle against alcoholism and go on to found Alcoholics Anonymous, based on their own triumphant friendship. The work these two men began continues to help millions throughout the world who are in recovery and coping--one day at a time.

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Unrated, 1 hr. 40 min.

Directed by: Daniel Petrie

Release Date: April 30, 1989

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DVD Release Date: June 6, 2006

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  • clooneyfan
    August 30, 2009
    clooneyfan
    This movie tells how Alcoholics Anonymous got started!
  • threefolddado
    October 2, 2008
    threefolddado
    Good dramatization of the start of AA.
  • mikekorn77
    September 12, 2009
    mikekorn77
    Well acted and directed. The subject is very dear to my heart

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