I first saw this movie on TV in the early 80's. I was fascinated by the story. So much so that I called the TV station and asked if they were going to show it again bc I wanted my wife to see it.
Surprisingly, they scheduled it the next week ! It may have helped that my co-workers ' wife worked at that local station and he also mentioned my request to her. This was in St. Louis, Mo.
It's a great movie !