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Status
Released
Release
1979
Runtime
1h 52m
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"You've never met anyone quite like Joni."
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.
23 Cast Members
Joni Eareckson Tada
Joni
Bert Remsen
John Eareckson
Katherine De Hetre
Jay Eareckson
Cooper Huckabee
Dick Filbert
John Milford
Dr. Sherrill
Jay W. MacIntosh
Lindy Eareckson
Ernie Hudson
Earl
Michael Mancini
Don Bertolli
Louise Hoven
Diana
Richard Lineback
Steve Estes
Sarah Rush
Kathy Eareckson
Jeff Austin
Butch
Cheryl Harvey
Betty
Barbara Mallory
Ann Wilson
Jane Ralston
BJ
Betsy Jones-Moreland
Mrs. Barber
Stephen Parr
Marine Lt.
Barry Hamilton
Marty
Patricia Wilson
Nurse Alice
Sean Morgan
Dr. Southfield