The Terry Fox Story

Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 80’s (497 movies items)

" This moving docudrama on a man whose courage raised $20,000,000 for a worthy cause is also an honest look at the nature of determination. When Canadian Terry Fox was diagnosed with cancer in 1977, his right leg was amputated and rather than simply battle depression, Fox decided to run his own cross-country marathon (5,150 miles) to raise money for cancer research. His parents, his doctor, and his friends opposed the idea but he persisted, convincing a friend with a camper to come along wit"

Favorite Drama Films: 1982-1983 (68 movies items)

" Directed by: Ralph L. Thomas Produced by: Bob Cooper, Michael A. Levine, and John M. Eckert Written by: John Kastner, Edward Hume, and Rose Kastner Cinematography: Richard Ciupka Edited by: Ron Wismsn Music by: Bill Conti Distributed by: 20th Century Fox and HBO Films"