Harry & Son
“Two men with nothing in common... except the blood in their veins.”
Synopsis
Widower Harry Keach is a construction worker who was raised to appreciate the importance of working for a living. He takes a dim view of his sensitive son Howard's lackadaisical lifestyle and has a strained relationship with his daughter Nina as he does not approve of her husband. When Harry is fired from his job, his life changes drastically as he is made to focus on the relationships around him.
Top Cast
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Paul Newman
Harry Keach
Robby Benson
Howard Keach
Ellen Barkin
Katie Wilowski
Wilford Brimley
Tom Keach
Judith Ivey
Sally
Ossie Davis
Raymond
Morgan Freeman
Siemanowski
Katherine Borowitz
Nina
Maury Chaykin
Lawrence
Joanne Woodward
Lilly
Michael Brockman
Al
Cathy Cahill
Waitress
Robert Goodman
Andy
Tom Nowicki
Jimmy
Claudia Robinson
Nurse
Russ Wheeler
Doctor
Joseph Alva
Young Man #1
Joe Sikorra
Young Man #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 2, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Newman
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Newman, Ronald Buck
- Original Score
- Henry Mancini
- Original Title
- Harry & Son
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.9M
- Production Studios
- Orion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Newman
Paul Newman, Ronald Buck, Raymond DeCapite
Henry Mancini
Donald McAlpine
Dede Allen
Paul Newman, Ronald Buck
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Newman
Screenplay
Paul Newman
Director
Paul Newman
Producer
Henry Bumstead
Production Design
Dede Allen
Editor
Ronald Buck
Producer
Ronald Buck
Screenplay
Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
Donald McAlpine
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Harry & Son
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Harry & Son about?
Widower Harry Keach is a construction worker who was raised to appreciate the importance of working for a living. He takes a dim view of his sensitive son Howard's lackadaisical lifestyle and has a strained relationship with his daughter Nina as he does not approve of her husband. When Harry is fired from his job, his life changes drastically as he is made to focus on the relationships around him.
Who directed Harry & Son?
Harry & Son was directed by Paul Newman.
Who stars in Harry & Son?
The principal cast of Harry & Son includes Paul Newman, Robby Benson, Ellen Barkin, Wilford Brimley, Judith Ivey.
When was Harry & Son released and how long is it?
Harry & Son was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
How much did Harry & Son make at the box office?
Harry & Son grossed $4.9M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Harry & Son?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Harry & Son was composed by Henry Mancini.
Is Harry & Son based on a book or true story?
Harry & Son is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Raymond DeCapite".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Harry & Son?
Harry & Son holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).