Long Journey Back
1978, English. Directed by Mel Damski.
A true story of love and triumph
A teenage girl puts up a courageous fight following a crushing school bus accident that leaves her physically and mentally handicapped.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Mel DamskiDirector
- Mike ConnorsVic Casella
- Stephanie ZimbalistCelia Casella
- Katy KurtzmanAmy Casella
- Cloris LeachmanLaura Casella
- Howard McGillinSteve
- Luis ÁvalosDr. Ropas
- Nicolas CosterDr. Roberts
- John LamontCal
- Michael AlldredgeDave Lewis
- Eunice ChristopherDee Lewis
- Philip LevienJim Thompson
- Richard DoranAlan Wilcox
Details
- Released
- 15 December 1978
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Audrey Davis Levin
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Long Journey Back runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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Which OTT platform is Long Journey Back on?
Long Journey Back isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 December 1978. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Long Journey Back?
If you liked Long Journey Back, try All Together Now, Gracie, Won't Back Down.
Who directed Long Journey Back?
Long Journey Back (1978) was directed by Mel Damski and stars Mike Connors, Stephanie Zimbalist, Katy Kurtzman.