My Name Is Bill W. (1989)

Name: My Name Is Bill W.
Director: Daniel Petrie
Released: 1989-04-30
Rating: 6.333
Cast: James Woods, JoBeth Williams, James Garner, Gary Sinise, George Coe

DramaTV Movie

100 min

Plot Summary

Based on the true story of Bill W. (James Woods), a successful stock broker whose life falls apart after the stock crash of the 20's and how he comes to grips with his alcoholism. Along with a fellow alcoholic (James Garner) he forms a support group that would eventually become Alcoholics Anonymous.