Breaking Home Ties (1987)

  • NR
  • 11/26/1987 (US)
  • Drama, TV Movie
  • 1h 35m

Leaving is never easy. Coming home can be even harder.

Overview

Inspired by a Norman Rockwell painting, this 1950s coming of age drama centers on a young man leaving home to attend college, where he will learn the lessons in becoming a man. While his family must deal with a life threatening illness.

John Wilder

Director, Writer

Cast

Jason Robards's headshot

Jason Robards

Lloyd Wells
Eva Marie Saint's headshot

Eva Marie Saint

Emma Wells
Claire Trevor's headshot

Claire Trevor

Grace Porter
Doug McKeon's headshot

Doug McKeon

Lonnie Wells
Erin Gray's headshot

Erin Gray

Carol
J. Eddie Peck's headshot

J. Eddie Peck

Brad
Parley Baer's headshot

Parley Baer

Sears
Kristen Lux's headshot

Kristen Lux

Bonnie Jo

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