Never Say Goodbye
“Hated by the child who was her own... and forbidden to say "I am your mother."”
Synopsis
In present-day U.S., Dr. Michael Parker, a prominent surgeon, unexpectedly runs into his German-born wife whom he thought was dead. Victor, an artist and his "dead" wife's now boyfriend, berates Dr. Parker for "killing" her. The bulk of the story flashes back to Austria during World War II as we learn how Dr. Parker met and married his wife, and the one mistake that may have cost him his family.
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Top Cast
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Rock Hudson
Dr. Michael Parker
Cornell Borchers
Lisa Gosting
George Sanders
Victor
Shelley Fabares
Suzy Parker
Ray Collins
Dr. Bailey
David Janssen
Dave Heller
Helen Wallace
Miss Tucker
John Wengraf
Prof. Zimmelman
Max Showalter
Andy Leonard
John Banner
Oskar
Raymond Greenleaf
Dr. Andrews
Jerry Paris
Joe
Frank Wilcox
Dr. Barnes
James Flavin
Timmy
Else Neft
Frau Hempel
Robert F. Simon
Dr. Kenneth Evans
Howard Wendell
Harry
Fred Nurney
Karl Romberg
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 10, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerry Hopper
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Hoffman, Luigi Pirandello
- Original Score
- Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- Never Say Goodbye
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry Hopper
Charles Hoffman, Luigi Pirandello
Frank Skinner
Maury Gertsman
Paul Weatherwax
Albert J. Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Skinner
Original Music Composer
Jerry Hopper
Director
Charles Hoffman
Writer
Albert J. Cohen
Producer
Maury Gertsman
Director of Photography
Paul Weatherwax
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Never Say Goodbye
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What is Never Say Goodbye about?
In present-day U.S., Dr. Michael Parker, a prominent surgeon, unexpectedly runs into his German-born wife whom he thought was dead. Victor, an artist and his "dead" wife's now boyfriend, berates Dr. Parker for "killing" her. The bulk of the story flashes back to Austria during World War II as we learn how Dr. Parker met and married his wife, and the one mistake that may have cost him his family.
Who directed Never Say Goodbye?
Never Say Goodbye was directed by Jerry Hopper.
Who stars in Never Say Goodbye?
The principal cast of Never Say Goodbye includes Rock Hudson, Cornell Borchers, George Sanders, Shelley Fabares, Ray Collins.
When was Never Say Goodbye released and how long is it?
Never Say Goodbye was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Never Say Goodbye?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Never Say Goodbye was composed by Frank Skinner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Never Say Goodbye?
Never Say Goodbye holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).