My Name Is Bill W.

Movie
TitleMy Name Is Bill W.
User score

6.5

Release dateApr 30, 1989
GenreDrama, TV Movie
DirectorDaniel Petrie
Production countryUnited States of America
Production companiesGarner-Duchow Productions, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, Warner Bros. Television
Run time100 min.

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.

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