Father Figure
“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!”
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerry London
- Screenplay & Story
- William Hanley, Richard Peck
- Original Score
- Billy Goldenberg
- Original Title
- Father Figure
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Time-Life Television Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry London
William Hanley, Richard Peck
Billy Goldenberg
Michael D. Margulies
Benjamin A. Weissman
Bill Finnegan, Ronald H. Gilbert, Freyda Rothstein, David Susskind
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry London
Director
William Hanley
Writer
Bill Finnegan
Producer
Ronald H. Gilbert
Producer
Michael D. Margulies
Director of Photography
Benjamin A. Weissman
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Father Figure
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What is Father Figure about?
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.
Who directed Father Figure?
Father Figure was directed by Jerry London.
Who stars in Father Figure?
The principal cast of Father Figure includes Hal Linden, Timothy Hutton, Jeremy Licht, Martha Scott, Cassie Yates.
When was Father Figure released and how long is it?
Father Figure was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Father Figure?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Father Figure was composed by Billy Goldenberg.
Is Father Figure based on a book or true story?
Father Figure is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Richard Peck".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Father Figure?
Father Figure holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).