It's Good to Be Alive
1974, English. Directed by Michael Landon.
This movie details the struggles of former Brooklyn Dodger catcher Roy Campanella to adapt to life in a wheelchair following his crippling automobile accident in 1959. Cinematographer Ted Voigtlander was Emmy-nominated.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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It's Good to Be Alive is streaming on Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Michael LandonDirector
- Paul WinfieldRoy Campanella
- Louis Gossett Jr.Sam Brockington
- Ruby DeeRuth Campanella
- Ramon BieriWalter O'Malley
- Ketty LesterRoy Campanella's Mother
- Julian BurtonDr. Rusk
- Lloyd GoughSurgeon
- Eric Scott WoodsRoy Campanella as a Boy
- Joe De SantisRoy Campanella's Father
- Len LesserMan at Accident
- Ty HendersonDavid Campanella
- Matthew BeardStymie
Details
- Released
- 22 February 1974
- Country
- United States of America
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It's Good to Be Alive: quick answers
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How long is It's Good to Be Alive?
It's Good to Be Alive runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does It's Good to Be Alive have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is It's Good to Be Alive on?
It's Good to Be Alive is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like It's Good to Be Alive?
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Who directed It's Good to Be Alive?
It's Good to Be Alive (1974) was directed by Michael Landon and stars Paul Winfield, Louis Gossett Jr., Ruby Dee.