First Steps(1985)
Synopsis
Teenage Nan Davis is left paralyzed in a car accident and has a tough time accepting her new wheelchair-bound life. One day she hears about new research by Dr. Jerrold Petrofsky, about using external electric stimulations to enable paralyzed people to use their frozen muscles. She enters the research as a test subject and gets her reward when she walks up to receive her college diploma.
Directed by Sheldon Larry
Where to watch First Steps
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Cast
Amy Steel
Nan Davis
Judd Hirsch
Dr. Jerrold Petrofsky
Kim Darby
Sherry Petrofsky
Darlene Dotto
Reporter
Frances Lee McCain
Louise Davis
John Pankow
Fred
James B. Sikking
Jim Davis
David Packer
Brian
Ned Schmidtke
Dr. Chandler Phillips
Lucinda Jenney
Carolyn
Alan Ruck
Dave
Janice St. John
Naomi
Megan Mullally
Cathy
Gary Cole
Manny
John Mahoney
'60 Minutes' Producer
Phil Donahue
Self
Ann Dowd
Debby
Lance Edwards
Don
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When did First Steps come out?+
First Steps was released in 1985.
How long is First Steps?+
First Steps runs for 96 minutes (1 hour and 36 minutes).
Who directed First Steps?+
First Steps was directed by Sheldon Larry.
Who stars in First Steps?+
First Steps stars Amy Steel, Judd Hirsch, Kim Darby, Darlene Dotto and Frances Lee McCain.
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