Father Figure (1980)
The last time Howard saw his two sons was years ago. Now, they're reunited. But the reason he left may tear them apart again!
Following their parents' divorce and their mother's subsequent suicide, a teenager and his younger brother are resentful of having to live with the father from whom they have long been estranged, and the struggle to reestablish a relationship is explored.
Director: Jerry London
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: October 26, 1980
Cast
- Hal Linden - Howard
- Timothy Hutton - Jim
- Jeremy Licht - Byron
- Martha Scott - Hilda Wollman
- Cassie Yates - Mariella Flynn
- Betty McGuire - Alma, the Maid
- Joy Hyler - Barbara
- Corey Feldman - Bobby
- Bob Hastings - Doctor
- Dolores Mann - Woman in Park
Screenplay
- Richard Peck (Novel)
- William Hanley
Music: Billy Goldenberg
Cinematography: Michael D. Margulies
Editing: Benjamin A. Weissman
Production: Time-Life Television Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jerry London
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Father Figure about?
- Following their parents' divorce and their mother's subsequent suicide, a teenager and his younger brother are resentful of having to live with the father from whom they have long been estranged, and the struggle to reestablish a relationship is explored.
- Who directed Father Figure?
- Father Figure was directed by Jerry London.
- Who stars in Father Figure?
- Father Figure stars Hal Linden, Timothy Hutton, Jeremy Licht, Martha Scott, Cassie Yates, Betty McGuire.
- How long is Father Figure?
- Father Figure has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Father Figure?
- Father Figure is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Father Figure produced?
- Father Figure was produced in United States of America.