Without Warning: The James Brady Story

– In 1981, during the assassination attempt on then President Ronald Reagan, White House Press Secreta..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.30 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 28 Minutes
Release Year:
1991
Without Warning: The James Brady Story (1991)

In 1981, during the assassination attempt on then President Ronald Reagan, White House Press Secretary James Brady was shot and left paralyzed.

Producing Country:
USA
Genre:
Release Date:

16 Jun 1991

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Michael Toshiyuki Uno

Writer:

Mollie Dickenson (book), Robert Bolt (teleplay)

Main Actors:

Beau Bridges, Joan Allen, David Strathairn, Bryan Clark

Plot:

Based on a true story, this film focuses on James Brady, the press secretary to Ronald Reagan who was severely injured in an attempt on the president's life. When John Hinckley Jr. tries to kill Reagan, he also shoots Brady. Although Brady recuperates, he is left partially paralyzed and continues to heal with the support of his wife, Sarah. The shooting inspires Brady to seek stricter gun control laws, resulting in the Brady Bill.

Awards:

Won 1 Golden Globe. Another 2 wins & 3 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.2/10