It's Good to Be Alive (1974)
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.
Director: Michael Landon
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: February 22, 1974
Cast
- Paul Winfield - Roy Campanella
- Louis Gossett Jr. - Sam Brockington
- Ruby Dee - Ruth Campanella
- Ramon Bieri - Walter O'Malley
- Ketty Lester - Roy Campanella's Mother
- Julian Burton - Dr. Rusk
- Lloyd Gough - Surgeon
- Eric Scott Woods - Roy Campanella as a Boy
- Joe De Santis - Roy Campanella's Father
- Len Lesser - Man at Accident
Screenplay
- Steve Gethers (Teleplay)
- Roy Campanella (Novel)
Music: Michel Legrand
Cinematography: Ted Voigtlander
Editing: John A. Martinelli
Production: Metromedia Producers Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Michael Landon
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is It's Good to Be Alive about?
- 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.
- Who directed It's Good to Be Alive?
- It's Good to Be Alive was directed by Michael Landon.
- Who stars in It's Good to Be Alive?
- It's Good to Be Alive stars Paul Winfield, Louis Gossett Jr., Ruby Dee, Ramon Bieri, Ketty Lester, Julian Burton.
- How long is It's Good to Be Alive?
- It's Good to Be Alive has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is It's Good to Be Alive?
- It's Good to Be Alive is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was It's Good to Be Alive produced?
- It's Good to Be Alive was produced in United States of America.