Joni (film)
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| Directed by | James F. Collier |
| Screenplay by | James F. Collier |
| Based on | Joni:An Unforgettable Story by Joni Eareckson and Joe Musser |
| Produced by | Frank R. Jacobson |
| Starring | Joni Eareckson Tada |
| Cinematography | Frank Raymond |
| Edited by | Duane Hartzell |
| Music by |
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Production company | |
| Distributed by | World Wide Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 107 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $2 million[1] |
Joni is a 1980 drama film and biopic directed by James F. Collier. It is based on her autobiography of the same name. It is the true story of Joni Eareckson Tada (played by herself), a seventeen-year-old girl who becomes paralyzed after a diving accident. Through her physical, emotional and spiritual struggles, Joni learns to trust in God. Billy Graham financed the film through his company World Wide Pictures and appeared in a cameo.[1]
Plot
In 1967, at age 17,
Cast
- Joni Eareckson Tada as herself
- Bert Remsen as John Eareckson
- Katherine De Hetre as Jay Eareckson
- Cooper Huckabee as Dick Filbert
- John Milford as Dr. Sherrill
- Jay W. MacIntosh as Lindy Eareckson
- Louise Hoven as Diana
- Michael Mancini as Don Bertolli
- Richard Lineback as Steve Estes
- Ernie Hudson as Earl
- Betsy Jones-Moreland as Mrs. Barber
Production
This film was shot on location at
Release
Joni premiered on October 24, 1980, in Los Angeles. It played in New York City on March 4, 1983.[3]
Reception
Janet Maslin of The New York Times wrote the film is made more interesting and poignant by casting Tada as herself.[4] TV Guide rated it 2/4 stars and called Tada "a natural actress".[5]
References
- ^ Toledo Blade. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
- ^ "Joni (1979) - Trivia". IMDb. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
- ^ "Joni". American Film Institute. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
- ^ Maslin, Janet (1983-03-04). "EVANGELICAL 'JONI'". The New York Times. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
- ^ "Joni". TV Guide. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
External links
- Joni at IMDb
- Joni at the TCM Movie Database
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