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The Three Wishes of Billy Grier (1984 TV movie)
starring Ralph Macchio, Betty Buckley, Hal Holbrook, Season Hubley, Jeffrey Tambor, Lawrence Pressman, Conchata Ferrell, Ed Lauter, Viveca Lindfors, Laura Dern
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Plot
Ralph Macchio plays Billy Grier, the 15-year-old victim of a rare degenerative disease that speeds up the aging process. After Billy suddenly becomes ill, a series of tests are run, with the diagnosis tragic. A team of doctors tell Billy and his mother Nancy (Betty Buckley) that there is no cure for his condition and that he will die of old age related natural causes decades before his time. Shortly after this, Billy breaks down following a rage-filled rant where he destroys almost everything in his bedroom. With only a few months left to live, Billy hopes to realize three goals: He wants to be reunited with his long-gone father; play his saxophone in a jazz band; and to make love to a woman for the first time.
NOTE: The presentation of the syndrome differs from what actually happens but likely introduced many people to the disorder.
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Amitabh Bachchan has played a Progeria patient in "Paa". Amazon has this dvd selling for $12.99
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starring Ralph Macchio, Betty Buckley, Hal Holbrook, Season Hubley, Jeffrey Tambor, Lawrence Pressman, Conchata Ferrell, Ed Lauter, Viveca Lindfors, Laura Dern
Wikipedia synopsis:
Plot
Ralph Macchio plays Billy Grier, the 15-year-old victim of a rare degenerative disease that speeds up the aging process. After Billy suddenly becomes ill, a series of tests are run, with the diagnosis tragic. A team of doctors tell Billy and his mother Nancy (Betty Buckley) that there is no cure for his condition and that he will die of old age related natural causes decades before his time. Shortly after this, Billy breaks down following a rage-filled rant where he destroys almost everything in his bedroom. With only a few months left to live, Billy hopes to realize three goals: He wants to be reunited with his long-gone father; play his saxophone in a jazz band; and to make love to a woman for the first time.
NOTE: The presentation of the syndrome differs from what actually happens but likely introduced many people to the disorder.
*not available for purchase*
Amitabh Bachchan has played a Progeria patient in "Paa". Amazon has this dvd selling for $12.99
specifics
Review
Without a doubt Amitabh Bachchan deserves all the awards and accolades for his portrayal of Auro. With a new voice, face and body language here is one character of Big B which will undoubtedly stand out in his filmography for being delightfully different and charmingly childish. Vidya Balan is brilliantly expressive and shares great maternal chemistry with Auro. Abhishek Bachchan puts in a poised performance as a politician and pal-turned-Paa to Auro. Pratik Katare as Auro s schoolmate, Vishnu, gets the funniest one-liners. Arundhati Nag as the grandmother puts in a confident act. Even Paresh Rawal is pleasant in his extended special appearance.
At times you should not be yourself to show the world what you really are. Amitabh Bachchan does just that and shows the world he is the Paa of performing arts. --http://www.platform47.com
Review
'Paa' is still very enjoyable as it celebrates the unique qualities which make special people shooting stars. There are a couple of scenes that will have most people watery-eyed. Watch it for Big B, who is at his versatile best here. --http://www.platform47.com
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