Joni (1979): Cast
Joni is a 1979 drama directed by James F. Collier, starring Joni Eareckson Tada as Joni, Bert Remsen and Jay W. MacIntosh. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- James F. Collier
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- World Wide Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Joni About?
The premise of Joni without spoilers.
Drawn from Joni Eareckson’s own memoir, the film follows the teenage girl whose life changes forever when a swimming mishap at seventeen leaves her paralyzed from the neck down. Facing an unimaginable adjustment, she discovers a way to express herself by learning to paint with her mouth, turning adversity into artistic perseverance.
Joni Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- swimming
- faith
- accident
- car accident
- belief in god
- husband wife relationship
- 1960s
- year 1967
- 1970s
- paralyzed woman
- broken neck
- one word title
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- christian woman
- christianity
- forename as title
- motorized wheelchair
- art exhibition
- motivational speaker
- sister sister relationship
- church
- religious conversion
- talking to god
- prayer
- horse
- based on autobiography
- racial slur
- christmas
- rehabilitation
- physical therapy
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- injury
- nurse
- doctor
- hospital
- ambulance
- beach
- summer
- female protagonist
- painting
- painter
- christian film
- actress playing herself
- woman painter
- paralysis
- wheelchair
- handicap
- religion
- quadriplegic
- based on book
- based on true story
Joni Cast & Characters
Joni Eareckson Tada leads the cast as Joni, with Bert Remsen as John Eareckson and Jay W. MacIntosh as Lindy Eareckson. Directed by James F. Collier; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Director James F. Collier
- Joni Eareckson Tada as Joni
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Bert Remsen as John Eareckson - Jay W. MacIntosh as Lindy Eareckson
- Sarah Rush as Kathy Eareckson
Also Starring in Joni
· 19 more- Ernie Hudson Earl
- Gwen Van Dam Nurse Pauline
- Cooper Huckabee Dick Filbert
- Betsy Jones-Moreland Mrs. Barber
- Michael Mancini Don Bertolli
- John Milford Dr. Sherrill
- Richard Lineback Steve Estes
- Jeff Austin Butch
- Bill Sorrells TV Reporter
- Patricia Wilson Nurse Alice
- Lavelle Roby Nurse Anita
- Stephen Parr Marine Lt.
- Barbara Mallory Ann Wilson
- Sean Morgan Dr. Southfield
- Jane Ralston BJ
- Barry Hamilton Marty
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- Katherine De Hetre Jay Eareckson
- Louise Hoven Diana
- Cheryl Harvey Betty
More from James F. Collier
More films directed by James F. Collier: China Cry and The Hiding Place.
Joni Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Joni.
Cars in Joni
15 cars on screen, including the 1950 Ford Custom De Luxe and the 1973 Ford LTD Country Squire.
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1950 Ford Custom De Luxe Important role -
1973 Ford LTD Country Squire Important role -
1964 Rambler American Important role -
1970 Cadillac Ambulance Minor role
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Joni FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Joni, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Joni?
Joni runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Joni released?
Joni was released on June 1, 1979.
Who directed Joni?
Joni was directed by James F. Collier.
More films by James F. Collier Who is in the cast of Joni?
Joni stars Joni Eareckson Tada as Joni, Bert Remsen as John Eareckson and Jay W. MacIntosh as Lindy Eareckson, among 23 credited actors.
Does Joni have a post-credit scene?
No. Joni has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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