Daddy Dearest
“In a world of men and boys, there is only one...”
Synopsis
New York director Edward Thompson is making his latest "all male! all action!" triple-X feature, but there's another movie running in his head -- a film of fantasies about an ex-lover, his current cast, and the two young men across the courtyard.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
- Original Title
- Daddy Dearest
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Argos Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
Producer
Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
Director
Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
Editor
Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
Writer
Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Daddy Dearest
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Daddy Dearest about?
New York director Edward Thompson is making his latest "all male! all action!" triple-X feature, but there's another movie running in his head -- a film of fantasies about an ex-lover, his current cast, and the two young men across the courtyard.
Who directed Daddy Dearest?
Daddy Dearest was directed by Arthur J. Bressan, Jr..
Who stars in Daddy Dearest?
The principal cast of Daddy Dearest includes Richard Locke, Daniel Holt, Johnny Dawes, Dean Johnson, Andrew Dupree.
When was Daddy Dearest released and how long is it?
Daddy Dearest was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Daddy Dearest?
Daddy Dearest holds official age classifications: US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).