Long Journey Back (1978)
1h 40m
Running Time
December 15, 1978Release Date
Long Journey Back (1978)
1h 40m
Running Time
December 15, 1978Release Date
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Plot.
A teenage girl puts up a courageous fight following a crushing school bus accident that leaves her physically and mentally handicapped.
Where to Watch.
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Cast & Crew.
Mike Connors
Vic Casella
Cloris Leachman
Laura Casella
Stephanie Zimbalist
Celia Casella
Katy Kurtzman
Amy Casella
Howard McGillin
Steve
Mel Damski
Director
Luis Ávalos
Dr. Rojas
Nicolas Coster
Dr. Roberts
Audrey Davis Levin
Writer
Lee Wallace
Dr. Chisholm
Judith Ramsey
Writer
John Lamont
Cal
Robert Lovenheim
Producer
Michael Alldredge
Dave Lewis
Fred Karlin
Composer
Stevan Larner
Cinematographer
Eunice Christopher
Dee Lewis
Philip Levien
Jim Thompson
Richard Doran
Alan Wilcox
Blair Ashley
Lisa
Penelope Willis
Peggy
Stephen Keep Mills
Dr. Ross
John E. Chilberg II
Art Direction
Jerold Franks
Casting
Lee Rich
Executive Producer
Christine George
Hairstylist
John Farrell
Editor
Calvin Maehl
Gaffer
Philip Capice
Executive Producer
Barbara Miller
Casting
Herbert H. Dow
Editor
Jack Obringer
Makeup Artist
Irene Mariano
Casting
Kelly A. Manners
Second Assistant Director
Richard I. Birnbaum
Production Sound Mixer
Bill Lukather
First Assistant Director
Toby Considine
Set Decoration
Eve Roberts
Tammy Neal
Weldon Bleiler
Details.
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Wiki.
Long Journey Back is a 1978 made-for-TV coming of age drama film based on the Gilchrest Road, New York crossing accident in which a Nyack High School bus was struck and sliced down the middle by a train, killing 5 people and injuring more than 40 others. The film stars Stephanie Zimbalist as main character Celia, who struggles with life as an amputee and with brain damage following the accident. Co-stars include Cloris Leachman and Mike Connors. The film also features a live singing of the song "Day by Day" from the musical Godspell. Zimbalist's character, as well as Katy Kurtzman's, were based on real-life sisters Irene and Joan Ferrara, who were severely injured in the accident.