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Joni

Joni

1979·Movie·1h 52m

Drama

6.3 / 10 (13 votes)

You've never met anyone quite like Joni.

Based on Joni Eareckson's autobiography. She becomes paralyzed after breaking her neck in a swimming accident at age 17. Trying to cope with her new life, she learns to paint using her mouth.

Directed by
James F. Collier
Original language
English
Released
1 June 1979

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Last verified 2 Nov 2026

Cast

  • Joni Eareckson Tada

    Joni Eareckson Tada

    Joni

  • Bert Remsen

    Bert Remsen

    John Eareckson

  • KD

    Katherine De Hetre

    Jay Eareckson

  • Cooper Huckabee

    Cooper Huckabee

    Dick Filbert

  • John Milford

    John Milford

    Dr. Sherrill

  • Jay W. MacIntosh

    Jay W. MacIntosh

    Lindy Eareckson

  • Ernie Hudson

    Ernie Hudson

    Earl

  • MM

    Michael Mancini

    Don Bertolli

  • LH

    Louise Hoven

    Diana

  • Richard Lineback

    Richard Lineback

    Steve Estes

  • SR

    Sarah Rush

    Kathy Eareckson

  • Jeff Austin

    Jeff Austin

    Butch