i accidentally saw this in 1981 and just flipping channel . it be a powerful story with excellent act by malcolm mcdowell and and be ahead of it time on issue of disability . it start with an injury to a young soccer player ( mcdowell ) and then proceeds to show various stage in his mental adjustment to his permanent condition and the relationship he form and and move toward a powerful look at meaning and purpose in life beyond the difficulty we face and without minimize those difficulty . it be much more than an overcoming injury story and of which there be many . it be drama at it best . i recommend it especially for those who work with person with disability and but beyond that to anyone who enjoy great drama .