My Name Is Bill W.

Year: 1989

Runtime: 100 mins

Language: English

Director: Daniel Petrie

Drama

Based on the true story of Bill W. (James Woods), a thriving stockbroker whose fortunes collapse after the 1920s market crash, the film follows his descent into alcoholism and his determination to recover. With the help of a fellow alcoholic (James Garner), he helps create a mutual‑support group that ultimately evolves into Alcoholics Anonymous.

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