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Joni(1979)

  • Drama
6.3

Overview

Based on Joni Eareckson's autobiography. She becomes paralyzed after breaking her neck in a swimming accident at age 17. Trying to cope with her new life, she learns to paint using her mouth.

Status:Released
Release Date:Jun 1, 1979
Runtime: 1h 52m

Director:

James F. Collier

Writer:

James F. Collier

Top Cast

Joni Eareckson Tada

Joni Eareckson Tada

Joni

Bert Remsen

Bert Remsen

John Eareckson

Katherine De Hetre

Katherine De Hetre

Jay Eareckson

Cooper Huckabee

Cooper Huckabee

Dick Filbert

John Milford

John Milford

Dr. Sherrill

Jay W. MacIntosh

Jay W. MacIntosh

Lindy Eareckson

Ernie Hudson

Ernie Hudson

Earl

Michael Mancini

Michael Mancini

Don Bertolli

Louise Hoven

Louise Hoven

Diana

Richard Lineback

Richard Lineback

Steve Estes

Sarah Rush

Sarah Rush

Kathy Eareckson

Jeff Austin

Jeff Austin

Butch

Cheryl Harvey

Cheryl Harvey

Betty

Barbara Mallory

Barbara Mallory

Ann Wilson

Jane Ralston

Jane Ralston

BJ

Betsy Jones-Moreland

Betsy Jones-Moreland

Mrs. Barber

Stephen Parr

Stephen Parr

Marine Lt.

Barry Hamilton

Barry Hamilton

Marty

Patricia Wilson

Patricia Wilson

Nurse Alice

Sean Morgan

Sean Morgan

Dr. Southfield

Lavelle Roby

Lavelle Roby

Nurse Anita

Gwen Van Dam

Gwen Van Dam

Nurse Pauline

Bill Sorrells

Bill Sorrells

TV Reporter

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