I Never Sang for My Father
“A motion picture the whole world has taken to its heart.”
Synopsis
A man living in the towering shadow of his aging father finds it difficult to start a new chapter in his life by marrying his girlfriend and moving to California.
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I Never Sang For My Father 1970 Trailer.mp4
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-01-29
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Gene Hackman
Gene Garrison
Melvyn Douglas
Tom Garrison
Dorothy Stickney
Margaret Garrison
Estelle Parsons
Alice
Elizabeth Hubbard
Dr. Margaret 'Peggy' Thayer
Lovelady Powell
Norma
Daniel Keyes
Dr. Mayberry
Conrad Bain
Rev. Sam Pell
Jon Richards
Marvin Scott
Nikki Counselman
Waitress
Carol Peterson
1st Nurse
Sloane Shelton
2nd Nurse
James Karen
Old Age Home Director
Gene Williams
State Hospital Director
Jean Dexter
Hostess (uncredited)
Valerie Ogden
3rd Nurse (uncredited)
Beverly Penberthy
Special Nurse (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 18, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gilbert Cates
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Anderson
- Original Score
- Al Gorgoni, Barry Mann
- Original Title
- I Never Sang for My Father
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Janel Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gilbert Cates
Robert Anderson
Al Gorgoni, Barry Mann
Morris Hartzband, George Stoetzel
Angelo Ross
Gilbert Cates
Department Leadership Roster
Gilbert Cates
Director
Robert Anderson
Screenplay
Theoni V. Aldredge
Costume Design
Angelo Ross
Editor
Gilbert Cates
Producer
Morris Hartzband
Director of Photography
George Stoetzel
Director of Photography
Al Gorgoni
Original Music Composer
Barry Mann
Original Music Composer
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 I Never Sang for My Father
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What is I Never Sang for My Father about?
A man living in the towering shadow of his aging father finds it difficult to start a new chapter in his life by marrying his girlfriend and moving to California.
Who directed I Never Sang for My Father?
I Never Sang for My Father was directed by Gilbert Cates.
Who stars in I Never Sang for My Father?
The principal cast of I Never Sang for My Father includes Gene Hackman, Melvyn Douglas, Dorothy Stickney, Estelle Parsons, Elizabeth Hubbard.
When was I Never Sang for My Father released and how long is it?
I Never Sang for My Father was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for I Never Sang for My Father?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Never Sang for My Father was composed by Al Gorgoni, Barry Mann.
What is the age rating and content advisory for I Never Sang for My Father?
I Never Sang for My Father holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).