The Ted Kennedy Jr. Story(1986)
The Ted Kennedy Jr. Story 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.
The Ted Kennedy Jr. Story (1986) is a drama film directed by Delbert Mann, released on November 24, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Craig T. Nelson, Susan Blakely, Kimber Shoop and Michael Shannon. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Delbert Mann
- Writers:
- Roger O. Hirson
- Producers:
- Alfred R. Kelman, William F. Storke
- Cinematographer:
- John Coquillon
- Composer:
- Teo Macero
- Production:
- Entertainment Partners
- Status:
- Released
The Ted Kennedy Jr. Story (1986) Trailer
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The Ted Kennedy Jr. Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
Craig T. Nelson
as Senator Edward Kennedy
Susan Blakely
as Joan Kennedy
- Kimber Shoop
Kimber Shoop
as Ted Kennedy Jr.
Michael Shannon
as Senator John Tunney
- Erin Dougherty
Erin Dougherty
as Kara Kennedy
- Chris Connolly
Chris Connolly
as Patrick Kennedy
- Sharon Holm
Sharon Holm
as Teresa Fitzpatrick
Dennis Creaghan
as Dr. Bill Reed
David Healy
as Dr. George Hyatt
- Robert Prohaska
Robert Prohaska
as Boy in Ireland
Key crew
Directed by Delbert Mann, written by Roger O. Hirson, produced by Alfred R. Kelman and William F. Storke.
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The Ted Kennedy Jr. Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Ted Kennedy Jr. Story – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Ted Kennedy Jr. Story?
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The main cast of The Ted Kennedy Jr. Story (1986) includes Craig T. Nelson, Susan Blakely, Kimber Shoop, Michael Shannon and Erin Dougherty. The film was directed by Delbert Mann. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Ted Kennedy Jr. Story released?
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The Ted Kennedy Jr. Story was released on November 24, 1986 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Ted Kennedy Jr. Story worth watching?
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The Ted Kennedy Jr. Story (1986) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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