Joni (1979)

  • NR
  • 06/01/1979 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 52m

Overview

Based on Joni Eareckson's autobiography. She becomes paralyzed after breaking her neck in a swimming accident at age 17. Trying to cope with her new life, she learns to paint using her mouth.

James F. Collier

Writer, Director

Cast

Joni Eareckson Tada's headshot

Joni Eareckson Tada

Joni
Bert Remsen's headshot

Bert Remsen

John Eareckson
Katherine De Hetre's headshot

Katherine De Hetre

Jay Eareckson
Cooper Huckabee's headshot

Cooper Huckabee

Dick Filbert
John Milford's headshot

John Milford

Dr. Sherrill
Jay W. MacIntosh's headshot

Jay W. MacIntosh

Lindy Eareckson
Ernie Hudson's headshot

Ernie Hudson

Earl
Michael Mancini's headshot

Michael Mancini

Don Bertolli

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