The Perfect Mother (1997)
Since self-made immigrant Nico Podaras's death, widow Elenie runs his lucrative garage, with an illegal side business, generously using the profits to keep control of their three sons' lives. Simpleton Dan is happy to sire the crucial heir without hesitation to keep unruly, immature wife Charlene in line, but goes to far, so she absconds pregnant. Firstborn John gave up his dream, fishery, to work in the garage. When he marries Kathryn, she starts questioning and resisting Elenie's matriarchal manipulation, but bares her a grandson. The conflict escalates, leaving John torn between loyalties.
Director: Peter Levin
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: February 18, 1997
Cast
- Tyne Daly - Elanie Podaras
- Ione Skye - Kathryn M. Podaras
- Louis Ferreira - John Podaras
- Tuesday Knight - Charlene Podaras
- Melanie Angel - Police Officer (uncredited)
- David Cubitt - Dan Podaras
- Gwynyth Walsh - Joy Pigeon
- Dee Wallace - Gina Mitrou
- Johnny Cuthbert - Frank Podaras
- Jennifer Clement - Sarah
Screenplay
Music: Mark Snow
Cinematography: Jan Kiesser
Editing: Skip Schoolnik
Production: Citadel Entertainment, Gimbel-Adelson Productions, New City Productions, CBS
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Peter Levin
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Perfect Mother about?
- Since self-made immigrant Nico Podaras's death, widow Elenie runs his lucrative garage, with an illegal side business, generously using the profits to keep control of their three sons' lives. Simpleton Dan is happy to sire the crucial heir without hesitation to keep unruly, immature wife Charlene in line, but goes to far, so she absconds pregnant. Firstborn John gave up his dream, fishery, to work in the garage. When he marries Kathryn, she starts questioning and resisting Elenie's matriarchal manipulation, but bares her a grandson. The conflict escalates, leaving John torn between loyalties.
- Who directed The Perfect Mother?
- The Perfect Mother was directed by Peter Levin.
- Who stars in The Perfect Mother?
- The Perfect Mother stars Tyne Daly, Ione Skye, Louis Ferreira, Tuesday Knight, Melanie Angel, David Cubitt.
- How long is The Perfect Mother?
- The Perfect Mother has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is The Perfect Mother?
- The Perfect Mother is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Perfect Mother produced?
- The Perfect Mother was produced in United States of America.