Without Warning: The James Brady Story
Based on a true story, this film focuses on James Brady, the press secretary to Ronald Reagan who was severely injured in an attempt on the president's life. When John Hinckley Jr. tries to kill Reagan, he also shoots Brady. Although Brady recuperates, he is left partially paralyzed and continues to heal with the support of his wife, Sarah. The shooting inspires Brady to seek stricter gun control laws, resulting in the Brady Bill.
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Writer: | Robert Bolt |
Cast: | Beau Bridges , Joan Allen , David Strathairn |
Golden Globe Awards
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1992 WinnerBest Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for Television