Joni
1979Based 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.
Acted in
Joni Eareckson Tada
as Joni
Bert Remsen
as John Eareckson
Katherine De Hetre
as Jay Eareckson
Cooper Huckabee
as Dick Filbert
John Milford
as Dr. Sherrill
Jay W. MacIntosh
as Lindy Eareckson
Ernie Hudson
as Earl
Michael Mancini
as Don Bertolli
Louise Hoven
as Diana
Richard Lineback
as Steve Estes
Sarah Rush
as Kathy Eareckson
Jeff Austin
as Butch
Cheryl Harvey
as Betty
Barbara Mallory
as Ann Wilson
Jane Ralston
as BJ
Betsy Jones-Moreland
as Mrs. Barber
Stephen Parr
as Marine Lt.
Barry Hamilton
as Marty
Patricia Wilson
as Nurse Alice
Sean Morgan
as Dr. Southfield
Lavelle Roby
as Nurse Anita
Gwen Van Dam
as Nurse Pauline
Bill Sorrells
as TV Reporter