Bill: On His Own
1983 · 100 min · ★ 7.2 · Drama, TV Movie
Bill Sackter struggles to cope after his best friend and guardian, Barry Morrow and his wife Beverly move away. Bill moves into a group home run by Mae Driscoll who teaches him how to read. Bill soon discovers his religious heritage, overcoming the fire that accidentally destroyed his small canteen business, and then travels to California to search for the Morrows.
Directed by Anthony Page
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Mickey Rooney Bill Sackter -
Helen Hunt Jenny Wells -
Edie McClurg Angela -
Tracey Walter Kenny -
Teresa Wright Mae Driscoll -
Paul Lieber Jeff Portman - H Harry Goz Tom Walz
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Largo Woodruff Beverly Morrow -
Dennis Quaid Barry Morrow - M Marianna Clore Blase Mrs. Noble
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