I Never Sang for My Father (1970)
A motion picture the whole world has taken to its heart
Starring Gene Hackman, Melvyn Douglas, Dorothy Stickney
Directed by Gilbert Cates
Hackman plays a New York professor who wants a change in his life, and plans to get married to his girlfriend and move to California. His mother understands his need to get away, but warns him that moving so far away could be hard on his father. Just before the wedding, the mother dies. Hackman's sister (who has been disowned by their father for marrying a Jewish man) advises him to live his own life, and not let himself be controlled by their father.
Runtime: 92 min.
Rating: 6.9
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Drama,Family
Keywords: parent child relationship,professor,father son relationship,based on play
Cast
Gene Garrison
Tom Garrison
Margaret Garrison
Alice
Dr. Margaret 'Peggy' Thayer
Norma
Dr. Mayberry
Rev. Sam Pell
Marvin Scott
Waitress
1st Nurse
2nd Nurse
Old Age Home Director
State Hospital Director
Hostess
3rd Nurse
Special Nurse