My Name is Bill W.

My Name is Bill W.

Infobox_Film
name = My Name Is Bill W.


caption = My Name Is Bill W. Video Cover
director = Daniel Petrie
producer = Paul Rubell
writer = William G. Borchert
starring = James Woods
James Garner
JoBeth Williams
music = Laurence Rosenthal
cinematography = Neil Roach
editing = Paul Rubell
John Wright
distributor = Warner Bros. Television
released = April 30,1989
runtime = 100 minutes
language = English
budget =
imdb_id = 0097939

"My Name Is Bill W." is a 1989 CBS television movie directed by Daniel Petrie, starring James Woods and James Garner. The movie is based on the true story of Bill Wilson, the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous. James Woods won an Emmy for his portrayal of the title character.

Featured cast

Awards and nominations

1990 American Cinema Editors Awards (Eddies)

*Nominated – Best Edited Television Special: Paul Rubell, John Wright

1990 American Society of Cinematographers

*Nominated – Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Movies of the Week/Pilots: Neil Roach

1990 Directors Guild of America

*Nominated – Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Specials: Daniel Petrie

1989 Emmy Awards

*Won – Outstanding Lead Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie: James Woods
*Nominated – Outstanding Costumes For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special: April Ferry
*Nominated – Outstanding Directing For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Dramatic Special: Daniel Petrie
*Nominated – Outstanding Made For Television Movie: Peter K. Duchow, James Garner, Daniel Petrie
*Nominated – Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing For A Miniseries Or A Movie: Paul Rubell, John Wright
*Nominated – Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie: James Garner
*Nominated – Outstanding Writing For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Dramatic Special: William G. Borchert

1990 Golden Globe Awards

*Nominated – Best Motion Picture - Drama
*Nominated – : James Woods

ee also

History of Alcoholics Anonymous

External links

From Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book, [http://www.recovery.org/aa/bigbook/ww/chapter_1.html Bill's Story]

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