
Family Business
Synopsis
Isaiah Stern is a wealthy, but dying, toy manufacturer. Once more Stern has gathered together his grown sons to revise his will. Three of the four boys are used to these idiosyncratic changes and have come to accept them. The fourth son, a married psychologist, is heavily in debt and doesn't like his thin share of the pie, which sparks a confrontation. The remaining sons are a bachelor who runs the family store, an indecisive sort who still lives at home, and daddy's favorite, a closet homosexual.
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- Director
- John Stix
- Screenplay & Story
- Dick Goldberg
- Original Score
- Fred Karns
- Original Title
- Family Business
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Stix
Dick Goldberg
Fred Karns
Paul Raimondi
Martha Conboy
Charles S. Morris, Hal Weiner, Marilyn Weiner
Department Leadership Roster
John Stix
Director
Hal Weiner
Producer
Marilyn Weiner
Producer
Paul Raimondi
Director of Photography
Martha Conboy
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Family Business
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Family Business about?
Isaiah Stern is a wealthy, but dying, toy manufacturer. Once more Stern has gathered together his grown sons to revise his will. Three of the four boys are used to these idiosyncratic changes and have come to accept them. The fourth son, a married psychologist, is heavily in debt and doesn't like his thin share of the pie, which sparks a confrontation. The remaining sons are a bachelor who runs the family store, an indecisive sort who still lives at home, and daddy's favorite, a closet homosexual.
Who directed Family Business?
Family Business was directed by John Stix.
Who stars in Family Business?
The principal cast of Family Business includes Milton Berle, Jeffrey Marcus, David Garfield, H. Richard Greene, David Rosenbaum.
When was Family Business released and how long is it?
Family Business was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Family Business?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Family Business was composed by Fred Karns.
