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It's Good to Be Alive

This movie details the struggles of former Brooklyn Dodger catcher Roy Campanella to adapt to life in a wheelchair following his crippling automobile accident in 1959. Cinematographer Ted Voigtlander was Emmy-nominated.

1974 |1h 40m |  Drama, TV Movie

Cast

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Paul Winfield

Roy Campanella

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Louis Gossett Jr.

Sam Brockington

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Ruby Dee

Ruth Campanella

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Ramon Bieri

Walter O'Malley

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Ketty Lester

Roy Campanella's Mother

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Julian Burton

Dr. Rusk

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Lloyd Gough

Surgeon

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Joe De Santis

Roy Campanella's Father

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Len Lesser

Man at Accident

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Matthew Beard

Stymie

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Joe E. Tata

'Pee Wee' Reese

More Details

Status

Released

Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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