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My Name Is Bill W. (1989) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1989 · 100 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Daniel Petrie
- Starring
- James Garner, James Woods, JoBeth Williams, Gary Sinise, George Coe, Fritz Weaver
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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