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Writer (WGA):
Scott Spencer (written by)
Release Date:
27 August 1993 (USA) more
Tagline:
He's America's most wanted...Dad!
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A good premise in the wrong hands, the film ultimately fails more (8 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Patrick Swayze | ... | Jack Charles |
 | Halle Berry | ... | Kathleen Mercer |
 | Sabrina Lloyd | ... | Kelly Charles |
| Brian Bonsall | ... | Eddie Charles |
 | Michael Ironside | ... | Jerry |
 | Diane Ladd | ... | Rita |
 | Bob Gunton | ... | Lazzaro |
| Adrienne Barbeau | ... | Celeste |
| Georgann Johnson | ... | Judge |
| Marvin J. McIntyre | ... | Skinny Guy |
| William Bumiller | ... | Travis |
 | Vanessa Marquez | ... | Delores |
| Martha Velez | ... | Mrs. Carter (as Martha Velez-Johnson) |
| Ray DeMattis | ... | Lawyer |
 | Josh Lucas | ... | Andy (as Joshua Lucas) |
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Also Known As:
Desperado
Honor Among Thieves
Mike Hardy
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95 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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Iceland:L | Brazil:Livre | South Korea:12 | Netherlands:12 | Germany:12 (video premiere) | Spain:18 | UK:PG | USA:PG-13 | Australia:PG
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The original title was "Honor Among Thieves". more
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Features Night of the Living Dead (1968) more
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This is one of those rare comedies that would've worked better as a drama. Possibly that's because, as a comedy, there isn't a single laugh, but the movie had a good dramatic premise, along the lines of Rain Man almost. The film's biggest fault, besides the dreaful, unfocused script, is the mediocre acting. Swayze is decidedly wooden, a sign that even he knew the film had little hope, and doesn't even attempt to breath any life into the bland film. The two actors who played his kids, Sabrina Lloyd (a 23 year old playing a 10 year old) and Brian Bonsall, don't fare much better. Though neither of them had roles that had any sense of depth, they still manage to disappoint, though at times Bonsall does hint that he has the makings of a Culkin like star. The film's sole redeeming performance comes from then-unknown Halle Berry, playing a reporter. Though her role is a small one, it is pivotal to the story, and it's clear why she became such a big star afterward.
Another problem with 'Father Hood', is that the lead character, played by Swayze, isn't the least bit likeable. If their intentions for the movie were for it to be a family film, it's unneccesarily dark and violent, but as a serious action/comedy, it's just too bland and boring. Pass on this one, it isn't entirely bad, but it's pretty close. For serious Swayze fans only.