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The Ted Kennedy Jr. Story (1986)

Genre : Drama

Runtime : 1H 30M

Director : Delbert Mann

Synopsis

A profile in courage, the film examines the trauma and effort that Senator Edward Kennedy's son went through after losing his leg to a rare form of cancer and with the rehabilitation that was required.

Actors

Craig T. Nelson
Craig T. Nelson
Senator Edward Kennedy
Susan Blakely
Susan Blakely
Joan Kennedy
Kimber Shoop
Kimber Shoop
Ted Kennedy Jr.
Michael Shannon
Michael Shannon
Senator John Tunney
Erin Dougherty
Erin Dougherty
Kara Kennedy
Chris Connolly
Chris Connolly
Patrick Kennedy
Sharon Holm
Sharon Holm
Teresa Fitzpatrick
Dennis Creaghan
Dennis Creaghan
Dr. Bill Reed
David Healy
David Healy
Dr. George Hyatt
Robert Prohaska
Robert Prohaska
Boy in Ireland

Crews

Delbert Mann
Delbert Mann
Director
Roger O. Hirson
Roger O. Hirson
Writer
Robert E. Fuisz
Robert E. Fuisz
Executive Producer
Lawrence Horowitz
Lawrence Horowitz
Associate Producer
Alfred R. Kelman
Alfred R. Kelman
Producer
William F. Storke
William F. Storke
Producer
Teo Macero
Teo Macero
Original Music Composer
John Coquillon
John Coquillon
Director of Photography
Alan Pattillo
Alan Pattillo
Editor

Trailers and other movies

1986 NBC promo Ted Kennedy Jr. Story

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