Killing Dad
Synopsis
A man, always very devoted to his mother, decides to look for his father whom he never met. He meets a seducing older woman prone to drinking and her aged boyfriend whom she grew tired of.
Top Cast
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Richard E. Grant
Berg
Denholm Elliott
Nathy
Julie Walters
Judith
Anna Massey
Edith
Laura del Sol
Luisa
Ann Way
Margot
Tom Radcliffe
Diego
Jonny Phillips
Terry
Kevin Short
Ernie (as Kevin Williams)
Emma Longfellow
Maureen
Ronnie Stevens
Barber
Pearce Quigley
Luggage Attendant
Peter Geddis
Station Master
Anthony Higginson
Police Officer
Roger Brierley
Hotel Manager
David Austin
Hotel Porter
Sidney Livingstone
Bingo Manager
Anna Chancellor
Barmaid
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Austin
- Screenplay & Story
- Ann Quin, Michael Austin
- Original Score
- David Storrs, Chaz Jankel
- Original Title
- Killing Dad
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Austin
Ann Quin, Michael Austin
David Storrs, Chaz Jankel
Gabriel Beristain
Edward Marnier, Derek Trigg
Gus Macdonald, Iain Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Austin
Director
Michael Austin
Writer
Gabriel Beristain
Director of Photography
Edward Marnier
Editor
David Storrs
Original Music Composer
Derek Trigg
Editor
Sandy Powell
Costume Design
Iain Smith
Producer
Chaz Jankel
Original Music Composer
Adrienne Atkinson
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Killing Dad
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What is Killing Dad about?
A man, always very devoted to his mother, decides to look for his father whom he never met. He meets a seducing older woman prone to drinking and her aged boyfriend whom she grew tired of.
Who directed Killing Dad?
Killing Dad was directed by Michael Austin.
Who stars in Killing Dad?
The principal cast of Killing Dad includes Richard E. Grant, Denholm Elliott, Julie Walters, Anna Massey, Laura del Sol.
When was Killing Dad released and how long is it?
Killing Dad was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Killing Dad?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Killing Dad was composed by David Storrs, Chaz Jankel.
Is Killing Dad based on a book or true story?
Killing Dad is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Ann Quin".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Killing Dad?
Killing Dad holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).