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Father

  • 19901990
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 46m
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7.0/10
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Father (1990)
  • Drama
  • War
On a TV tabloid show, Iya Zetnick exposes Joe Mueller as the Nazi war criminal who killed her family. Mueller is arrested, but prevails in a trial. Zetnick breaks into his house, and kills h... Read allOn a TV tabloid show, Iya Zetnick exposes Joe Mueller as the Nazi war criminal who killed her family. Mueller is arrested, but prevails in a trial. Zetnick breaks into his house, and kills herself in front of his family. His daughter, who had stood by him, becomes convinced Zetni... Read allOn a TV tabloid show, Iya Zetnick exposes Joe Mueller as the Nazi war criminal who killed her family. Mueller is arrested, but prevails in a trial. Zetnick breaks into his house, and kills herself in front of his family. His daughter, who had stood by him, becomes convinced Zetnick was right, and rejects her father after he admits his guilt.
IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • John Power
  • Writers
    • Tony Cavanaugh
    • Graham Hartley
  • Stars
    • Max von Sydow
    • Carol Drinkwater
    • Julia Blake
Top credits
  • Director
    • John Power
  • Writers
    • Tony Cavanaugh
    • Graham Hartley
  • Stars
    • Max von Sydow
    • Carol Drinkwater
    • Julia Blake
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    • 2User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 1 nomination

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    Max von Sydow
    Max von Sydow
    • Joe Muelleras Joe Mueller
    Carol Drinkwater
    Carol Drinkwater
    • Anne Wintonas Anne Winton
    Julia Blake
    Julia Blake
    • Iya Zetnickas Iya Zetnick
    Steve Jacobs
    Steve Jacobs
    • Bobby Wintonas Bobby Winton
    Simone Robertson
    • Rebecca Wintonas Rebecca Winton
    Kahli Sneddon
    • Amy Wintonas Amy Winton
    Nicholas Bell
    Nicholas Bell
    • Paul Jamiesonas Paul Jamieson
    Tim Robertson
    Tim Robertson
    • George Colemanas George Coleman
    Bruce Alexander
    Bruce Alexander
    • Det. Sgt. Racineas Det. Sgt. Racine
    Denis Moore
    • Det. Sgt. Gabrielas Det. Sgt. Gabriel
    Jon Concannon
    • Ronas Ron
    Reg Evans
    Reg Evans
    • Old Charlieas Old Charlie
    Bianca Briam
    • Iya Zetnick aged 12as Iya Zetnick aged 12
    Eve von Bibra
    • Roxyas Roxy
    Nick Lathouris
    Nick Lathouris
    • Amosas Amos
    • (as Nic Lathouris)
    Brenda Addie
    • Gloriaas Gloria
    Kate Langbroek
    • TV Reporteras TV Reporter
    Colin Vancao
    • Judgeas Judge
    • Director
      • John Power
    • Writers
      • Tony Cavanaugh
      • Graham Hartley
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    • Trivia
      The film was also entered into competition at the 17th Moscow International Film Festival in 1991 and was nominated for the Golden St. George Award.
    • Connections
      Referenced in What's Up Doc?: Episode #2.14 (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      IYA'S SONG
      Sung by Jordan and Blazey Best

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    9/10
    Oh Father!
    Forgiveness of the highest magnitude, sees suspected Nazi general (Von Sydow,- excellent), being tracked down by a surviving woman victim, (Blake, splendid as always) who's intent on making him culpable and brought to justice with the help of a journalist/reporter (Bell, another great actor). Of course, denying it many times over, with his family siding with him, we know what's to ensue- part a shocking tragedy. The most supportive, his daugther (Drinkwater-excellent). Father is real. A fine, solid, Australian drama, which plays out like real life It's opening scene, in the death pit, + music, featuring a sea of dead bodies, is haunting, and truly stayed with me. There's some surprise choices from some characters, later, towards the end of the peace, I liked. Father is a quality, select Aussie film, ones like this we don't see enough, pridefully made, with three great performances, Blake, it's standout. I can't believe the great Drinkwater only has thirty credits to her name, I really liked her in this, if only remembering her for another role, in All Creatures Great And Small. Father, wonderfully effective and engrossing viewing, demands your attention with it's great actors, and an important story, which must be addressed, fictional or not.
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    • Release date
      • August 16, 1990 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Not My Father
    • Filming locations
      • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Barron Entertainment
      • Film Victoria
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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