Watch Joni (1979) Official Trailer
You've never met anyone quite like Joni.
6.3 / 10 IMDb June 1, 1979 1h 52m
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.
Director
Runtime
1h 52m
Release Date
June 1, 1979
Genre
Drama
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Producers
Cast
Joni Eareckson Tada
as Joni
Bert Remsen
as John Eareckson
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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
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Michael Mancini
as Don Bertolli
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Louise Hoven
as Diana
Richard Lineback
as Steve Estes
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Sarah Rush
as Kathy Eareckson
Jeff Austin
as Butch
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Cheryl Harvey
as Betty
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Barbara Mallory
as Ann Wilson
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Jane Ralston
as BJ
Betsy Jones-Moreland
as Mrs. Barber
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Stephen Parr
as Marine Lt.
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Barry Hamilton
as Marty
Patricia Wilson
as Nurse Alice
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Sean Morgan
as Dr. Southfield
Production Companies
World Wide Pictures (WWP)
Joni Official Trailer 1979
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