Writing

William Hanley

Born October 22, 1931

Died May 25, 2012 · aged 80

No biography available.

Known For

Grand PrixGrand Prix · 1966
Grand Prix
★ 7.31966
MovieDramaAction
The most daring drivers in the world have gathered to compete for the 1966 Formula One championship. After a spectacular wreck in the first of a series of races, American wheelman Pete Aron is dropped by his sponsor. Refusing to quit, he joins a Japanese racing team. While juggling his career with a torrid love affair involving an ex-teammate's wife, Pete must also contend with Jean-Pierre Sarti, a French contestant who has previously won two world titles.
The Gypsy MothsThe Gypsy Moths · 1969
The Gypsy Moths
★ 6.01969
MovieRomanceDrama
Three skydivers and their travelling thrill show barnstorm through a small midwestern town one Fourth of July weekend.
The Long Way HomeThe Long Way Home · 1998
The Long Way Home
★ 6.41998
MovieAdventureDrama
A retired widower wanders away from his daughter's home, hooks up with a free-spirited young woman, and goes on a cross-country odyssey to look up an old flame he's recently heard from after 55 years.
In Broad DaylightIn Broad Daylight · 1991
In Broad Daylight
★ 6.11991
MovieDramaThriller
The fanatically uncompromising Len Rowan and his family insult and terrorize the citizens of a small town for years. One day the comment of a saleswoman about Len's son not being able to pay his sweets triggers off his persecution complex. As revenge for the believed insult, the whole family starts stalking the shop owner and her husband... until this escalates and the old man gets badly injured. Len is arrested, but gets off, free on bail. His clever attorney delays the court session for more than a year - while Rowan keeps threatening the witnesses. But then, the people feel they've had enough of this and decide to take the law in their own hands...
Something About AmeliaSomething About Amelia · 1984
Something About Amelia
★ 5.61984
MovieDramaTV Movie
Counseling helps family deal with the discovery that their child was sexually abused by the closest relative.
Ellen FosterEllen Foster · 1997
Ellen Foster
★ 6.11997
MovieDramaTV Movie
After her mother's death, a young girl is separated from her abusive father and is sent between her various friends and relatives, always longing to find a place to call home.
Passion's WayPassion's Way · 1999
Passion's Way
★ 5.01999
MovieDramaTV Movie
Set in early 1900s France, a widow renews a former romantic interest until it is discovered that he has had a past fling with one of her new employees, a nanny. This sets the two women into many well-mannered accusations and conversations, but no modern brawling, and puts him in the middle or possibly on the outside.
Our SonsOur Sons · 1991
Our Sons
★ 5.41991
MovieDramaTV Movie
When James admits to his mother that he is gay it strains her liberal attitude. A San Diego businesswoman, Audrey believes she is a modern, open-minded mother, but the news sends her reeling. However, the real shock comes when James asks her to travel to Arkansas and inform his lover's estranged mom, Luanne, that her son has AIDS. As Audrey and Luanne learn to put aside their prejudice toward each other, they soon discover how to share their thoughts, hopes and fears for their sons.

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