Breaking Home Ties (1987)
Leaving is never easy. Coming home can be even harder.
Inspired by a Norman Rockwell painting, this 1950s coming of age drama centers on a young man leaving home to attend college, where he will learn the lessons in becoming a man. While his family must deal with a life threatening illness.
Director: John Wilder
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: November 26, 1987
Cast
- Jason Robards - Lloyd Wells
- Eva Marie Saint - Emma Wells
- Claire Trevor - Grace Porter
- Doug McKeon - Lonnie Wells
- Erin Gray - Carol
- J. Eddie Peck - Brad
- Parley Baer - Sears
- Kristen Lux - Bonnie Jo
- David Denney - Roy
- Norman Bennett
Screenplay
Cinematography: Héctor R. Figueroa
Production: Telecom Entertainment Inc.
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Overwhelming Nostalgia and Longing, Profound Melancholy and Autumn Mood, Childish Innocence Lost Forever
Keywords
farm, nostalgia, coming of age, illness, college freshman, father son relationship, mother son relationship
More Films by Director: John Wilder
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Breaking Home Ties about?
- Inspired by a Norman Rockwell painting, this 1950s coming of age drama centers on a young man leaving home to attend college, where he will learn the lessons in becoming a man. While his family must deal with a life threatening illness.
- Who directed Breaking Home Ties?
- Breaking Home Ties was directed by John Wilder.
- Who stars in Breaking Home Ties?
- Breaking Home Ties stars Jason Robards, Eva Marie Saint, Claire Trevor, Doug McKeon, Erin Gray, J. Eddie Peck.
- How long is Breaking Home Ties?
- Breaking Home Ties has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Breaking Home Ties?
- Breaking Home Ties is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Breaking Home Ties produced?
- Breaking Home Ties was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Breaking Home Ties?
- The themes of Breaking Home Ties include: Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Overwhelming Nostalgia and Longing, Profound Melancholy and Autumn Mood, Childish Innocence Lost Forever.