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Apr 30, 1989 · A TV movie based on the true story of Bill Wilson, a stockbroker who became an alcoholic and co-founded Alcoholics Anonymous with Dr. Bob. Starring James Woods, JoBeth Williams, James Garner and Gary Sinise, directed by Daniel Petrie.
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- Drama
- Daniel Petrie
- 1989-04-30
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.
- Drama
My Name Is Bill W. Based on the true story of Bill W., James Woods - in an Emmy award-winning performance - plays the successful stock broker whose life falls apart after the stock crash of the 1920's.
This film reconstructs the true story of stockbroker William Griffith Wilson (James Woods), a World War I veteran whose small drinking problem becomes a serious addiction after he...
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- Daniel Petrie
- TV-PG
- James Woods
The story of Bill Wilson and the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous. This film reconstructs the true story of stockbroker William Griffith Wilson, a World War I veteran whose small drinking problem becomes a serious addiction after he loses his fortune in the stock market collapse of 1929.
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In this inspiring portrayal, My Name is Bill W. movingly depicts the trials, trauma and triumph of people and loved ones coping and recovering from substance...
A television movie depicting the life of Bill Wilson, a failed stockbroker whose desperate fight against his addiction to alcohol led to the co-founding of Alcoholic Anonymous together with his friend "Dr. Bob" Smith.