Breaking Home Ties
“Leaving is never easy. Coming home can be even harder.”
Synopsis
Inspired by a Norman Rockwell painting, this 1950s coming of age drama centers on a young man leaving home to attend college, where he will learn the lessons in becoming a man. While his family must deal with a life threatening illness.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Wilder
- Screenplay & Story
- John Wilder
- Original Title
- Breaking Home Ties
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Telecom Entertainment Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Wilder
John Wilder
Héctor R. Figueroa
John Wilder, Daniel Schneider, Kenneth Kaufman, Graham Cottle, Michael Lepiner
Department Leadership Roster
Héctor R. Figueroa
Director of Photography
John Wilder
Director
John Wilder
Writer
Graham Cottle
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Breaking Home Ties
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Breaking Home Ties about?
Inspired by a Norman Rockwell painting, this 1950s coming of age drama centers on a young man leaving home to attend college, where he will learn the lessons in becoming a man. While his family must deal with a life threatening illness.
Who directed Breaking Home Ties?
Breaking Home Ties was directed by John Wilder.
Who stars in Breaking Home Ties?
The principal cast of Breaking Home Ties includes Jason Robards, Eva Marie Saint, Claire Trevor, Doug McKeon, Erin Gray.
When was Breaking Home Ties released and how long is it?
Breaking Home Ties was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.