Film

Father Figure

7.019801h 40mNRDrama TV Movie

Age rating: NR
Director: Jerry London
Year: 1980

The last time Howard saw his two sons was years ago. Now, they're reunited. But the reason he left may tear them apart again!

Following their parents' divorce and their mother's subsequent suicide, a teenager and his younger brother are resentful of having to live with the father from whom they have long been estranged, and the struggle to reestablish a relationship is explored.

Top cast

Hal Linden

Howard

Timothy Hutton

Jim

Jeremy Licht

Byron

Martha Scott

Hilda Wollman

Cassie Yates

Mariella Flynn

Betty McGuire

Alma, the Maid

Joy Hyler

Barbara

Corey Feldman

Bobby

Bob Hastings

Doctor

Dolores Mann

Woman in Park

Directed by

Jerry London

Written by

William Hanley

Produced by

Ronald H. Gilbert, Bill Finnegan