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It's Good to Be Alive

19741h 40mMichael Landon
IMDb 6.6

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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.

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What is It's Good to Be Alive (1974) about?

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.

Who stars in It's Good to Be Alive?

It's Good to Be Alive stars Paul Winfield (Roy Campanella), Louis Gossett Jr. (Sam Brockington), Ruby Dee (Ruth Campanella), Ramon Bieri (Walter O'Malley), Ketty Lester (Roy Campanella's Mother). The film was directed by Michael Landon.

How long is It's Good to Be Alive?

It's Good to Be Alive has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1974.

Is It's Good to Be Alive worth watching?

It's Good to Be Alive holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. Fans of Drama, TV Movie are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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