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I Never Sang for My Father (1970)
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22 November 1971 (Sweden) morePlot:
Hackman plays a New York professor who wants a change in his life, and plans to get married to his girlfriend and move to California... more | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 1 win & 3 nominations moreUser Comments:
The title is haunting and sad... more (19 total)Cast
(Complete credited cast) | Melvyn Douglas | ... | Tom Garrison |
 | Gene Hackman | ... | Gene Garrison |
 | Dorothy Stickney | ... | Margaret Garrison |
| Estelle Parsons | ... | Alice |
| Elizabeth Hubbard | ... | Dr. Margaret 'Peggy' Thayer |
| Lovelady Powell | ... | Norma |
| Daniel Keyes | ... | Dr. Mayberry |
| Conrad Bain | ... | Rev. Sam Pell |
| Jon Richards | ... | Marvin Scott |
| Nikki Counselman | ... | Waitress |
| Carol Peterson | ... | Nurse #1 |
| Sloane Shelton | ... | Nurse #2 |
 | James Karen | ... | Mr. Tucker (old age home director) |
| Gene Williams | ... | Dr. Jensen (state hospital director) |
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Margaret Garrison: Look how he walks. Like a brigadier general. He may not always remember where he is going, but he always goes there with a firm step. moreSoundtrack:
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as are the performances of Gene Hackman and Melvyn Douglas, who portray an alienated father and son, brought together after the death of Hackman's wife, and as his father is becoming in need of more medical assistance and attention.
Anyone who has taken care of an elderly parent may be heartbroken by the performances in this film, as I was. Melvyn Douglas is at once critical, angry and resentful of his son, yet still hopes for his love, in the end. Gene Hackman is torn, whether to sacrifice his life, and ultimately feel better, having done the "right thing" or to marry his new fiancée.
Estelle Parsons is always affecting, as she advises Hackman to "live his own life- why bother..." Therein lies the dilemma; people have to sort through issues like this everyday- there are no concrete answers. Highly recommended. 9/10