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Why Me?

  • TV Movie
  • 1984
  • TV-PG
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
338
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Why Me? (1984)
Drama

Leola Mae Harmon, a pregnant military nurse, is the victim of a drunk-driving accident. She loses her unborn child and is severely disfigured, her husband can't cope with the situation, and ... Read allLeola Mae Harmon, a pregnant military nurse, is the victim of a drunk-driving accident. She loses her unborn child and is severely disfigured, her husband can't cope with the situation, and she sinks into depression. Her life slowly begins to get back on track when Dr. James Stal... Read allLeola Mae Harmon, a pregnant military nurse, is the victim of a drunk-driving accident. She loses her unborn child and is severely disfigured, her husband can't cope with the situation, and she sinks into depression. Her life slowly begins to get back on track when Dr. James Stallings takes an interest in reconstructing her face.

  • Director
    • Fielder Cook
  • Writers
    • Leola Mae Harmon
    • Dalene Young
  • Stars
    • Glynnis O'Connor
    • Armand Assante
    • Craig Wasson
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    338
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Fielder Cook
    • Writers
      • Leola Mae Harmon
      • Dalene Young
    • Stars
      • Glynnis O'Connor
      • Armand Assante
      • Craig Wasson
    • 14User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 win total

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    Glynnis O'Connor
    Glynnis O'Connor
    • Leola Mae Harmon
    Armand Assante
    Armand Assante
    • Dr. James Stallings
    Craig Wasson
    Craig Wasson
    • Brian Harmon
    Annie Potts
    Annie Potts
    • Daria
    Michael Sacks
    Michael Sacks
    • Dr. Harry Jarrick
    Bruce Abbott
    Bruce Abbott
    • Markus
    Richard Backus
    Richard Backus
    • Civilian Doctor
    William Frankfather
    William Frankfather
    • Dental Corps Doctor
    Kenneth Kimmins
    Kenneth Kimmins
    • Chief of Surgery
    Lenka Peterson
    Lenka Peterson
    • Leola Mae's Mother
    Milton Selzer
    Milton Selzer
    • Colonel
    Gary Bisig
    Walker Edmiston
    Walker Edmiston
    Vahan Moosekian
    Donald Petrie
    Donald Petrie
    Harley Scott
    • Michael
    Christopher Templeton
    Andy Wood
    • Director
      • Fielder Cook
    • Writers
      • Leola Mae Harmon
      • Dalene Young
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    10teamparent913

    One of the Best Movies I have ever seen

    I viewed this film on Lifetime TV in 1984 and was very moved by the content. It made me stop and think about my own strength and how I would handle this same situation. I don't understand why it has never been aired again since that time. I always watch lifetime with the hope of seeing this movie. If anyone every hears of it being aired again on lifetime or any other station, or it being available for purchase on DVD, PLEASE email me to let me know. I would love to have my teenage daughters see this movie. It is a real life lesson in what the meaning of TRUE LOVE means. It teaches you that beauty is only skin deep and that at any time our lives can change in a split second.
    9wmhe

    A MUST see movie!

    This movie hasn't been shown since its release. It should! It is a great story of courage, triumph, hope, friendship, tragedy and love. Lifetime should definitely add this to its list of must see movies! You can't go wrong watching this story! Glynnis and Armand are great in this! I was very moved when it originally aired in the early 80's. It made an impact on my life that I will never forget. I always wonder how the characters are doing now. This movie showed that the nurse triumphed over what life dealt her in the tragic accident. If you can find this movie on tape/CD please get it. I will be waiting for its re-airing! I hope someone that can make that happen reads this!
    10kenday1

    Very good movie

    I have not seen this movie again since it aired on television in the 80's. It was such a touching, amazing movie I just can't believe it hasn't been back on. If anyone finds when it's showing again, please e-mail me, I would love to record it! (If you love Armand Assante, you'll love this movie!)
    10rfranks2-1

    Comments on movie "Why Me"

    I saw this movie way back when it was first released on TV in 1984, and I have wanted a copy of it ever since we got our first VCR. This movie really stayed with me, and I enjoyed it SO much. The story line was excellent, and I was moved by the trauma, the kindness of this doctor, and the way things unfolded.

    In the movie, this woman who is horribly disfigured experiences rejection, heart break and physical torture as well as mental. She is no longer beautiful, and her companion has left her. She is at the end of her rope when a professional and very handsome doctor takes an interest in her. You can almost feel her pain.

    I highly recommend it and must have a copy!
    10amysm2

    Would love to own movie

    I remember seeing this movie when I was in college and I still think about it over 23 years later. I have been trying for years to find the movie on video or DVD when a colleague of mine at work told me about your website. Needless to say, I was thrilled to find your review. This story had it all. Drama, tragedy, suspense, romance and real life emotion. Just that someone could actually survive something like that and go through what she did in the aftermath. Then to have someone see so much potential in her and then fall in love. This was a true love story if there ever was one. Love of a doctor for a person who would be his future wife. Love for a patient who would marry the doctor who basically rebuilt her face. I was awe struck at how determined she was to live and fight for her life. I would love to see this movie be remade into a contemporary version since I have told so many friends about this story. I have only run across one friend who knew what I was talking about. I would really like to own a copy of the movie as it was. Any suggestions as how to get one? I have searched the Internet without success. If anyone knows what site to go on for a video or DVD, please let me know. Thanks

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    • Trivia
      Dr. James O. Stallings III committed suicide in September 1991 after struggling with Epstein-Barr virus (diagnosed 1987).
    • Goofs
      The movie opened stating that it was the fall of 1968 and in the newscast on the radio, it spoke of President Nixon. President Nixon started his term on January 20, 1969. President Johnson was president in the fall of 1968.
    • Quotes

      On Screen Text: [last lines, the text that appears on screen] One year and 40 operations later, Leola May and Dr. James Stallings moved to New York City where Leola worked as Dr. Stallings' surgical nurse. Her appearance was a testament to other severely injured patients. Leola May and Dr. James Stallings married and continued to work together as a team.

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 12, 1984 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • ¿Por qué a mí?
    • Filming locations
      • California, USA(Location)
    • Production company
      • Lorimar Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 40m(100 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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