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I Never Sang for My Father (1970)

PG 92 min  -  Drama  -   22 November 1971 (Sweden)
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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... See full summary »

Director:

Gilbert Cates

Writers:

Robert Anderson (play), Robert Anderson (screenplay)

Stars:

Melvyn Douglas, Gene Hackman and Dorothy Stickney
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Melvyn Douglas ...
Gene Hackman ...
Dorothy Stickney Dorothy Stickney ...
Estelle Parsons ...
Elizabeth Hubbard Elizabeth Hubbard ...
Dr. Margaret 'Peggy' Thayer
Lovelady Powell Lovelady Powell ...
Norma
Daniel Keyes Daniel Keyes ...
Conrad Bain Conrad Bain ...
Jon Richards Jon Richards ...
Nikki Counselman Nikki Counselman ...
Waitress
Carol Peterson Carol Peterson ...
Nurse #1
Sloane Shelton Sloane Shelton ...
Nurse #2
James Karen ...
Mr. Tucker (old age home director)
Gene Williams Gene Williams ...
Dr. Jensen (state hospital director)
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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. His mother understands his need to get away, but warns him that moving so far away could be hard on his father. Just before the wedding, the mother dies. Hackman's sister (who has been disowned by their father for marrying a Jewish man) advises him to live his own life, and not let himself be controlled by their father. Written by Kristian Krokfoss <krokus@online.no>  

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California | Professor | Aged Person | Generation Gap | Anti Semitism  | See more »

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Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Nunca canté para mi padre See more »

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA See more »

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Columbia Pictures Corporation, Janel Productions See more »
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Mono

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Color (Technicolor)
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Quotes

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.
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Connections

Referenced in "Murphy Brown: I Never Sang for My Husband (#5.5)" (1992) See more »

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"Strangers"
Written by Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil
Performed by Roy Clark See more »