I Never Sang for My Father(1970)
“A motion picture the whole world has taken to its heart.”
Overview
A man living in the towering shadow of his aging father finds it difficult to start a new chapter in his life by marrying his girlfriend and moving to California.
Director
Gilbert Cates
Studio
Janel Productions
Cast
Gene Hackman
as Gene Garrison
Melvyn Douglas
as Tom Garrison
Dorothy Stickney
as Margaret Garrison
Estelle Parsons
as Alice
Elizabeth Hubbard
as Dr. Margaret 'Peggy' Thayer
Lovelady Powell
as Norma
Daniel Keyes
as Dr. Mayberry
Conrad Bain
as Rev. Sam Pell
Jon Richards
as Marvin Scott
Nikki Counselman
as Waitress
Carol Peterson
as 1st Nurse
Sloane Shelton
as 2nd Nurse
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1970
Runtime
1h 32m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Production Companies
Janel Productions • Columbia Pictures
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Where can I watch I Never Sang for My Father?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for I Never Sang for My Father (1970).
What is I Never Sang for My Father about?▼
A man living in the towering shadow of his aging father finds it difficult to start a new chapter in his life by marrying his girlfriend and moving to California.
Who directed I Never Sang for My Father?▼
I Never Sang for My Father was directed by Gilbert Cates and released in 1970. It is a drama film.
How long is I Never Sang for My Father?▼
I Never Sang for My Father has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
Who stars in I Never Sang for My Father?▼
The cast of I Never Sang for My Father includes Gene Hackman as Gene Garrison, Melvyn Douglas as Tom Garrison, Dorothy Stickney as Margaret Garrison, Estelle Parsons as Alice, Elizabeth Hubbard as Dr. Margaret 'Peggy' Thayer and more.
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