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My Name Is Bill W. (1989)

1989-04-30 · 1h 40m · EN
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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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Daniel PetrieDirectorWilliam G. BorchertWriter

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James WoodsJames WoodsBill WilsonJoBeth WilliamsJoBeth WilliamsLois WilsonJames GarnerJames GarnerDr. Robert SmithGary SiniseGary SiniseEbbyGeorge CoeGeorge CoeRobert HarperRobert HarperRay ReinhardtRay ReinhardtFritz WeaverFritz WeaverRick WarnerRick WarnerJoe InscoeJoe InscoeRich ValliereRich ValliereMark JoyMark Joy

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Genre affinityDrama · Tv Movie · HistoryDialogue densityDramaDirector preference254807Actor preference34272 · 25147 · 132807Country preferenceUsDecade preference1980

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What is My Name Is Bill W. about?

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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My Name Is Bill W. has a runtime of 100 minutes.

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