Harry & Son (1984)
Two men with nothing in common... except the blood in their veins.
Widower Harry Keach is a construction worker who was raised to appreciate the importance of working for a living. He takes a dim view of his sensitive son Howard's lackadaisical lifestyle and has a strained relationship with his daughter Nina as he does not approve of her husband. When Harry is fired from his job, his life changes drastically as he is made to focus on the relationships around him.
Director: Paul Newman
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 117 min
Release Date: March 2, 1984
Cast
- Paul Newman - Harry Keach
- Robby Benson - Howard Keach
- Ellen Barkin - Katie Wilowski
- Wilford Brimley - Tom Keach
- Judith Ivey - Sally
- Ossie Davis - Raymond
- Morgan Freeman - Siemanowski
- Katherine Borowitz - Nina
- Maury Chaykin - Lawrence
- Joanne Woodward - Lilly
Screenplay
- Raymond DeCapite (Novel)
- Paul Newman (Screenplay)
- Ronald Buck (Screenplay)
Music: Henry Mancini
Cinematography: Donald McAlpine
Editing: Dede Allen
Production: Orion Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $5M
Original Language: en
Themes
Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning
Keywords
pet shop, beer, writer, birth, widower
More Films by Director: Paul Newman
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Harry & Son about?
- Widower Harry Keach is a construction worker who was raised to appreciate the importance of working for a living. He takes a dim view of his sensitive son Howard's lackadaisical lifestyle and has a strained relationship with his daughter Nina as he does not approve of her husband. When Harry is fired from his job, his life changes drastically as he is made to focus on the relationships around him.
- Who directed Harry & Son?
- Harry & Son was directed by Paul Newman.
- Who stars in Harry & Son?
- Harry & Son stars Paul Newman, Robby Benson, Ellen Barkin, Wilford Brimley, Judith Ivey, Ossie Davis.
- How long is Harry & Son?
- Harry & Son has a runtime of 1h 57m (117 minutes).
- What genre is Harry & Son?
- Harry & Son is a Drama film.
- How much did Harry & Son gross?
- Harry & Son grossed $5M worldwide.
- Where was Harry & Son produced?
- Harry & Son was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Harry & Son?
- The themes of Harry & Son include: Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning.