Friday, February 4, 2022

๐Ÿ“˜๐ŸŽฅFriday's Film Adaptation๐ŸŽฅ๐Ÿ“˜: The Other Side of the Mountain - The Story of Jill Kinmont by EG Valens



Summary:

This memorable book is the definitive profile of courage. It tells the story of Jill Kinmont, a talented downhill skier whose Olympic success was imminent until a terrible fall in Utah rendered her a quadriplegic. But the true success of this book lies not with the representation of Jill Kinmont as a tragic heroine, but with the portrayal of her as someone whose commitment, dedication, drive, and determination have enabled her to succeed at life, despite the tremendous obstacles she has faced. Her skiing ability is legendary, but it is as a person she stands tall. Her story proves beyond all doubt than when our bodies are at their weakest our spirits are at their strongest.

This is an amazing and memorable piece of work and will be cherished by those who believe in the immortality and infallibility of the human spirit.



Based on the true story of Jill Kinmont. In 1955, eighteen-year-old Jill is a truly talented, gifted skier and a shoo-in for the 1956 Winter Olympics. But Jill comes close to losing everything when she takes a near fatal fall off a mountain during the last race of the season. Paralyzed from the shoulders down, Jill now has to climb another kind of mountain-working her way up from total helplessness to leading a fulfilling life.

Release Date: November 14, 1975
Release Time: 103 minutes

Director: Larry Peerce

Cast:
Marilyn Hassett as Jill Kinmont
Beau Bridges as Dick "Mad Dog" Buek
Belinda J. Montgomery as Audra Jo Nicholson
Nan Martin as June Kinmont
Bill Vint as Buddy Werner
Dabney Coleman as Dave McCoy
William Bryant as Bill Kinmont
Hampton Fancher as Lee Zadroga
William Roerick as Dr. Pittman
Dori Brenner as Cookie
Walter Brooke as Dean
Jocelyn Jones - Linda Meyers
Greg Mabrey as Bob Kinmont
Tony Becker as Jerry Kinmont
Griffin Dunne as Herbie Johnson

Awards:
Academy Awards
Best Song - Charles Fox, Norman Gimbel - Nominated

Golden Globes
Best Debut Actress - Marilyn Hassett - Winner
Best Original Song-Motion Picture - Charles Fox, Norman Gimbel - Nominated
Best Original Score - Charles Fox - Nominated
Best Actress in a Motion Picture-Drama - Marilyn Hassett - Nominated



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