My Name Is Bill W. (TV) (1989)

Name: My Name Is Bill W. (TV)
Genre: Drama, Biography, Alcoholism, Telefilm
Released: 1989
Duration: T100 .M
Rating: 7.3
Cast: James Woods, JoBeth Williams, James Garner

Hallmark Hall of Fame: My Name Is Bill W. (TV)

Running time: 100 min. | Genre: Drama, Biography, Alcoholism, Telefilm

Synopsis

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.

Cast

(Controller (as Bill Aylward))

Richard Travis

(Stockquoter)

Nominations & Awards

Golden Globes Awards

Best Actor in a Mini-series or Motion Picture Made for TV (James Woods) NOMINATED
Best Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV NOMINATED

Directors Guild of America (DGA)

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television and Mini-Series (Daniel Petrie) NOMINATED

Emmy

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or TV Movie (James Woods) WINNER
Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV (James Garner) NOMINATED
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television and Mini-Series (Daniel Petrie) NOMINATED
Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries or TV Movie NOMINATED