Silent Victory: The Kitty O'Neil Story

Silent Victory: The Kitty O'Neil Story is a 1979 American television film about Kitty O'Neil starring Stockard Channing in the title role. O'Neil commented that about half of the film was an accurate depiction.[1][2]

The film earned two Emmy nominations - for Outstanding Director and Outstanding Supporting Actress.[3]

Cast

Reception

The Los Angeles Times wrote "It's been said of the films of Stockard Channing that they never live up to her performances in them. For once, the material is worthy of the actress."[4]

References

  1. ^ Smith, Harrison (November 4, 2018). "Kitty O'Neil, deaf daredevil who became 'world's fastest woman,' dies at 72". Washington Post. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
  2. ^ Sandomir, Richard (6 November 2018). "Kitty O'Neil, Stuntwoman and Speed Racer, Is Dead at 72". New York Times. Retrieved 7 November 2018.
  3. ^ Silent Victory at Emmys
  4. ^ Smith, Cecil (23 February 1979). "Challenge of Stockard Channing". The Los Angeles Times. p. 1 Part 4.
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