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.

Suddenly
GenreDrama
Teleplay byDavid Kinghorn
Story by
  • David Kinghorn
  • Marilyn Kinghorn
Directed byRobert Allan Ackerman
Starring
Music byDavid Mansfield
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • Michele Brustin
  • Richard Brams
  • Robert Allan Ackerman
  • Jeff Weiss
  • Kirstie Alley
Producers
  • Mark Allan
  • Richard Brams
CinematographyWalt Lloyd
EditorCharles Bornstein
Running time96 minutes
Production companies
  • Michele Brustin Productions
  • Rysher Entertainment
  • Scripps Howard Entertainment
  • True Blue Productions
  • Weisworld Premieres
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseDecember 1, 1996 (1996-12-01)

Plot

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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

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Production

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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

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  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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