It's Good to Be Alive (1974)

★ 7.3/10 100 min Drama, TV Movie United States English

Director: Michael Landon

Teleplay: Steve Gethers
Novel: Roy Campanella

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Description

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.

Top 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