Billy Galvin (1986)

Director:

John Gray

Writer:

John Gray (written by)

Release Date:

November 1986 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

Conflict arises between a steelworker and his son. The father wants the boy to have a chance to make more of himself than he did, but the son wants to follow in his father's footsteps and become a steel-worker himself. |

Plot Keywords:

Irish American | Independent Film | Character Name In Title

Cast

Karl Malden	...	Jack Galvin
Lenny von Dohlen	...	Billy Galvin (as Lenny Von Dohlen)
Joyce Van Patten	...	Mae Galvin
Toni Kalem	...	Nora
Keith Szarabajka	...	Donny
Alan North	...	George
Paul Guilfoyle	...	Nolan
Barton Heyman	...	Kennedy
Lynne Charnay	...	Margaret The Bingo Queen
Steve Sweeney	...	Diner Owner
Maryann Stackpole	...	Nurse (as Mary Ann Stackpole)
David M. Brezniak	...	Cop (as David Brezniak)
Mara Clark	...	Waitress
Denis O'Gorman	...	Lead Singer At The Cemetery
Daybreak	...	Daybreak

Runtime:

99 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

USA:PG

Filming Locations:

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Company:

American Playhouse

Movie Connections:

Features "The Muppet Show" (1976)

Heartwarming father-son drama with excellent cast.

BILLY GALVIN is a small, independent production and a gem of a movie. Excellent performances by Lenny Von Dohlen, Toni Kalem and, especially, Karl Malden entertains and illuminates. One of the better father-son dramas due to a tightly written screenplay by writer/directer John Gray and an outstanding supporting cast. Authentic Boston locations add to the authenticity of the project.