Synopsis
Jim Burton, chronic alcoholic, is cared for by Ellen, his incredibly patient, sexy, hard-working wife. A doctor's warning that Jim could become mentally ill strikes enough fear into him that he really wants to cure himself...but can't. One night, he meets William Tobin, a fellow drunk, and finds that he helps himself by trying to help Tobin. Thus is born, amid setbacks, a group resembling Alcoholics Anonymous.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
6 audience votes
Key crew
- Harry KellerDirector
- Lawrence B. MarcusWriter
- Henry ManciniOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Richard EganJim Burton
- Julie LondonEllen Burton
- Walter MatthauDr. Karnes
- Troy DonahuePaul Cunningham
- Harry BartellHarry Graham
- Peggy ConverseMrs. Harriet Cunningham
- Ann DoranMrs. Devlin
- Mae ClarkeMrs. Robbins
- Max ShowalterDon Martin
- Hugh SandersA.W. Hornsby
- Ken LynchFrank - Bartender
- Doris SingletonLiz Perkins
Stills
Themes
alcoholicalcoholics anonymous