Father Figure (1980)

  • NR
  • 10/26/1980 (US)
  • Drama, TV Movie
  • 1h 40m

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!

Overview

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.

Jerry London

Director

William Hanley

Writer

Richard Peck

Novel

Cast

Hal Linden's headshot

Hal Linden

Howard
Timothy Hutton's headshot

Timothy Hutton

Jim
Jeremy Licht's headshot

Jeremy Licht

Byron
Martha Scott's headshot

Martha Scott

Hilda Wollman
Cassie Yates's headshot

Cassie Yates

Mariella Flynn
Betty McGuire's headshot

Betty McGuire

Alma, the Maid
Joy Hyler's headshot

Joy Hyler

Barbara
Corey Feldman's headshot

Corey Feldman

Bobby

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