I have seen this film more than any other film ever made, because I need to see it. It is to be shown tomorrow evening at a local AA meeting, as it usually is on New Year's Eve. I can probably recite most of the dialog from memory.
Most people who have entered rehab have probably been shown this film, since it is such a well-acted, concise version of Bill Wilson's story. For those unfamiliar with Alcoholics Anonymous, this film is a must. For those in the fellowship (if any of us haven't seen it), it is also a must, and moving experience.
Fritz Weaver, who plays Lois Wilson's father (Dr. Burnham) in the film, is a much-unsung actor. Perhaps he is best remembered as the wayward Colonel Cascio in "Fail Safe" (1964) and also as the physician in another James Woods film, "Holocaust" (1978). Also, it was in this film that first I saw the amazing Gary Sinise (Ebby Thatcher, Bill's sobriety mentor), who went on to do my favorite version of Harry Truman, and also shined as "Colonel Dan" in "Forrest Gump" opposite Tom Hanks.
Most people who have entered rehab have probably been shown this film, since it is such a well-acted, concise version of Bill Wilson's story. For those unfamiliar with Alcoholics Anonymous, this film is a must. For those in the fellowship (if any of us haven't seen it), it is also a must, and moving experience.
Fritz Weaver, who plays Lois Wilson's father (Dr. Burnham) in the film, is a much-unsung actor. Perhaps he is best remembered as the wayward Colonel Cascio in "Fail Safe" (1964) and also as the physician in another James Woods film, "Holocaust" (1978). Also, it was in this film that first I saw the amazing Gary Sinise (Ebby Thatcher, Bill's sobriety mentor), who went on to do my favorite version of Harry Truman, and also shined as "Colonel Dan" in "Forrest Gump" opposite Tom Hanks.