One of my favorite movies ever. As a child, made me understand the power of resilience.
The ABC Made-For-TV movie, 'The Long Journey Back.'
Long Journey Back is a 1978 ABC network drama film which aired on December 15, 1978.
Plot: When a train smashes into Celia Casella's school bus after a train crashes into her school bus, it causes her to suffer from brain damage and one of her legs has to be amputated.
As Celia recovers from the accident, her family fights to not be torn apart by the tragedy.
Cast:
- Stephanie Zimbalist as Celia Casella
- Mike Connors as Vic Casella
- Cloris Leachman as Laura Casella
- Katy Kurtzman as Amy Casella
- Howard McGillin as Steve
- Luis Avalos as Dr. Ropaz
- Nicolas Coster as Dr. Roberts
- John Lamont as Cal
- Michael Alldredge as Dave Lewis
- Eunice Christopher as Dee Lewis
- Philip Levien as Jim Thompson
- Richard Doran as Alan Wilcox
- Blair Ashley as Lisa
- Penelope Willis as Peggy
- Stephen Keep Mills as Dr. Ross
