My Old Man
“They said a lot of bad things about my father. But they didn't know the real man behind the rumors... and it took all my love and faith to prove them wrong.”
Synopsis
An unlucky horse trainer, Frank Butler, wins big at the track and buys his 16-year old daughter a horse to salvage their relationship. When Frank is hurt prior to the opening race, Jo must go it alone.
Top Cast
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Kristy McNichol
Jo Butler
Warren Oates
Frank Butler
Eileen Brennan
Marie
Joseph Maher
Phil Kiley
Joseph Leon
Shimmy
Jess Osuna
Matt
David Margulies
Chubby
Mark Arnold
Roy Kiley
Michael Jeter
George Gardner
Peter Maloney
Veterinarian
Kenneth Kimmins
Andy
Carol Teitel
Phoebe
Brandon Maggart
Mule
Howard Rollins
Doctor
Michael Prince
Stanley
Stanja Lowe
The Nurse
Frank Hamilton
The Preacher
William Duell
Rooster
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Erman
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernest Hemingway, Jerome Kass
- Original Score
- Dominic Frontiere
- Original Title
- My Old Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Zeitman-McNichol Productions, Halcyon Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Erman
Ernest Hemingway, Jerome Kass
Dominic Frontiere
Larry Pizer
Argyle Nelson Jr.
Jerome M. Zeitman, Carolyn McNichol, Robert Halmi Sr.
Department Leadership Roster
Larry Pizer
Director of Photography
Clifford Capone
Costume Design
Dominic Frontiere
Original Music Composer
Patrizia von Brandenstein
Production Design
Argyle Nelson Jr.
Editor
Robert Halmi Sr.
Producer
John Erman
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for My Old Man.
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Old Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is My Old Man about?
An unlucky horse trainer, Frank Butler, wins big at the track and buys his 16-year old daughter a horse to salvage their relationship. When Frank is hurt prior to the opening race, Jo must go it alone.
Who directed My Old Man?
My Old Man was directed by John Erman.
Who stars in My Old Man?
The principal cast of My Old Man includes Kristy McNichol, Warren Oates, Eileen Brennan, Joseph Maher, Joseph Leon.
When was My Old Man released and how long is it?
My Old Man was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for My Old Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Old Man was composed by Dominic Frontiere.