The Dead Father (1985)
The patriarch of a troubled clan dies, but the resentment and yearning of the eldest son conspire to bring the errant father back for periodic visits in an only partially living state.
Director: Guy Maddin
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Horror
Runtime: 25 min
Release Date: September 5, 1985
Cast
- D.P. Snidal - Dead Father
- Margaret Anne MacLeod - Widow
- John Harvie - Son
- Angela Heck - Daughter
- Rachel Toles
- Jilian Maddin
- Stephen Snyder
Screenplay
- Guy Maddin
- George Toles (Story Consultant)
Production: Extra Large Productions
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
black and white, short film
More Films by Director: Guy Maddin
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Dead Father about?
- The patriarch of a troubled clan dies, but the resentment and yearning of the eldest son conspire to bring the errant father back for periodic visits in an only partially living state.
- Who directed The Dead Father?
- The Dead Father was directed by Guy Maddin.
- Who stars in The Dead Father?
- The Dead Father stars D.P. Snidal, Margaret Anne MacLeod, John Harvie, Angela Heck, Rachel Toles, Jilian Maddin.
- How long is The Dead Father?
- The Dead Father has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
- What genre is The Dead Father?
- The Dead Father is a Comedy, Drama, Horror film.
- Where was The Dead Father produced?
- The Dead Father was produced in Canada.