Suddenly (1996 film)

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Genre	Drama
Teleplay by	David Kinghorn
Story by	David Kinghorn; Marilyn Kinghorn;
Directed by	Robert Allan Ackerman
Starring	Kirstie Alley; Jason Beghe; Colleen Camp;
Music by	David Mansfield
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
Production
Executive producers	Michele Brustin; Richard Brams; Robert Allan Ackerman; Jeff Weiss; Kirstie Alley;
Producers	Mark Allan; Richard Brams;
Cinematography	Walt Lloyd
Editor	Charles Bornstein
Running time	96 minutes
Production companies	Michele Brustin Productions; Rysher Entertainment; Scripps Howard Entertainment; True Blue Productions; Weisworld Premieres;
Original release
Network	ABC
Release	December 1, 1996

Suddenly is a 1996 American drama television film starring Kirstie Alley and Jason Beghe. Directed by Robert Allan Ackerman and written by David Kinghorn and Marilyn Kinghorn, it was first aired on ABC on December 1, 1996. It deals with some of the issues faced by paraplegic wheelchair users. Jason Bernard appears posthumously in the film.

Plot[edit]

Marty Doyle is a hard-working waitress in San Pedro, Los Angeles. Despite her wisecracking and positive demeanor, she feels her life is pretty empty, with only one plus point; a new relationship.

One day, her life is turned upside down when she is knocked down by a car. In that instant, Marty loses the use of her legs and her sense of self-worth, and, soon after, she loses her boyfriend. Though she attempts to get on with life, her efforts are dealt a massive blow when she is mugged. Feeling utterly despondent and depressed, Marty starts to feel sorry for herself and turns to alcohol. Just when she’s at her lowest, she meets and befriends Joe Mulvey, a fellow paraplegic, who helps her cope with her new way of life.

Cast[edit]

Kirstie Alley as Marty Doyle
Jason Beghe as Joe Mulvey
Colleen Camp as Jude
Nancy Cartwright as Dell
David Crosby as Eddie
David Beecroft as Doug
Michael Paul Chan as Mr. Chow
Persia White as Trina
Anthony Russell as Willie
Jason Bernard as Louie
Shaun Toub as Mr. Tabibisdan
W. W. Wilson as Cabbie Paulie
Alice Lo as Mrs. Chow
Charles Noland as Cabbie Mike
Manny Perry as Bus Driver
Don Keith Opper as Barney

Production[edit]

The film was previously titled An Urban Legend and When Somebody Loves You.^[1]^[2] Filming took place in San Pedro, Los Angeles.^[3]

References[edit]

^ King, Susan (March 31, 1996). "The Busiest Alley in Town". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on October 6, 2022. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
^ Boedeker, Hal (September 8, 1996). "Streep, Lansbury Break Movie Formula". Orlando Sentinel. Archived from the original on October 6, 2022. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
^ Bergman, Anne (November 30, 1996). "Fighting Against Life's Limitations in 'Suddenly'". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on November 27, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2022.

External links[edit]

Suddenly at IMDb

[1] King, Susan (March 31, 1996). "The Busiest Alley in Town". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on October 6, 2022. Retrieved October 6, 2022.

[2] Boedeker, Hal (September 8, 1996). "Streep, Lansbury Break Movie Formula". Orlando Sentinel. Archived from the original on October 6, 2022. Retrieved October 6, 2022.

[3] Bergman, Anne (November 30, 1996). "Fighting Against Life's Limitations in 'Suddenly'". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on November 27, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2022.

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