I Never Sang for My Father - 1970

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.

92min
1970
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.4/10

Cast

Gene Hackman profile pictureGene HackmanGene Garrison
Melvyn Douglas profile pictureMelvyn DouglasTom Garrison
Dorothy Stickney profile pictureDorothy StickneyMargaret Garrison
Elizabeth Hubbard profile pictureElizabeth HubbardDr. Margaret 'Peggy' Thayer
Conrad Bain profile pictureConrad BainRev. Sam Pell
James Karen profile pictureJames KarenOld Age Home Director

About I Never Sang for My Father

I Never Sang for My Father Overview

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.

Runtime: 92min

Extra details

Original Title: I Never Sang for My Father
Original Language: English
Directed By: Gilbert Cates
Production Companies
Janel ProductionsColumbia Pictures