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Joni is a 1980 drama film directed by James F. Collier. It is based on the book of the same name and 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 appears in a cameo.
Original Release
06/01/1979
US Release
06/01/1979
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Bert Remsen | John Eareckson |
| Katherine De Hetre | Jay Eareckson |
| Cooper Huckabee | Dick Filbert |
| John Milford | Dr. Sherrill |
| Jay W. MacIntosh | Lindy Eareckson |
| Louise Hoven | Diana |
| Michael Mancini | Don Bertolli |
| Cloyce Morrow | Barbara Marshall |
| Richard Lineback | Steve Estes |
| Sarah Rush | Kathy Eareckson |
Directors
Writers
Joni Eareckson Tada, James F. Collier, Joe Musser
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Bert Remsen | John Eareckson |
| Katherine De Hetre | Jay Eareckson |
| Cooper Huckabee | Dick Filbert |
| John Milford | Dr. Sherrill |
| Jay W. MacIntosh | Lindy Eareckson |
| Louise Hoven | Diana |
| Michael Mancini | Don Bertolli |
| Cloyce Morrow | Barbara Marshall |
| Richard Lineback | Steve Estes |
| Sarah Rush | Kathy Eareckson |
| Jeff Austin | Butch |
| Cheryl Harvey | Betty |
| Ernie Hudson | Earl |
| Barbara Mallory | Ann Wilson |
| Jane Ralston | B.J |
| Betsy Jones-Moreland | Mrs. Barber |
| Stephen Parr | Marine Lieutenant |
| Barry Hamilton | Marty |
| Patricia Wilson | Nurse Alice |
| Sean Morgan | Dr. Southfield |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| William F. Brown | Executive Producer |
| Frank R. Jacobson | Producer |
