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7.8/10   167 votes
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Director:
Lamont Johnson
Writers:
Richard Levinson (writer)
William Link (writer)
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Release Date:
1 November 1972 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama more
Plot:
A teenager must deal with his divorced father's homosexuality. | add synopsis
Awards:
Won Golden Globe. Another 3 wins & 7 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(2 articles)
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User Comments:
Great movie! more

Cast

  (Credited cast)
Hal Holbrook ... Doug Salter

Martin Sheen ... Gary McClain
Joe Don Baker ... Phil Bonner

Marlyn Mason ... Laureen Hyatt
Scott Jacoby ... Nick Salter

Hope Lange ... Janet Salter
James McEachin ... Mr. Early, the Conductor
Clarke Gordon ... Artist
Jan Shepard ... Jody Bonner
Carolyn Bueno ... Mrs. Michele
Myron Natwick ... Man at Party
Patti MacLeod ... Woman (as Patti Steele)
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Additional Details

Runtime:
73 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Company:
Universal TV more

Fun Stuff

Quotes:
Gary McClain: If I were a woman, everything would be acceptable, wouldn't it?
Janet Salter: If you were a woman, I'd know how to compete with you.
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Movie Connections:
References The Maltese Falcon (1941) more

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14 out of 14 people found the following comment useful:-
Great movie!, 15 January 2001
10/10
Author: surfbumxx from california,usa

Hal Holbrook is excellent. Martin Sheen is excellent. The story line is very touching. Hal Holbrook's son does not know his father is gay when he first comes for his annual summer visit. His live in lover, Martin Sheen, moves out during the visit and moves in with his very liberal minded sister and brother-in-law. One of the most memorable exchanges for me, takes place between Martin Sheen and his sister when she tells him how much she understands his lifestyle. His response is unexpected but very right on! The son learns accidently about his father and runs away but befriends a cablecar operator who helps him sort things out. Hope Lange is the perfect ex-wife. Great movie. I wish ABC would re-release it!

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