I Never Sang for My Father (1970)
I Never Sang for My Father (1970)
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Plot.
Hackman plays a New York professor who wants a change in his life, and plans to get married to his girlfriend and move to California. His mother understands his need to get away, but warns him that moving so far away could be hard on his father. Just before the wedding, the mother dies. Hackman's sister (who has been disowned by their father for marrying a Jewish man) advises him to live his own life, and not let himself be controlled by their father.
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Cast & Crew.
Melvyn Douglas
Tom Garrison
Gene Hackman
Gene Garrison
Dorothy Stickney
Margaret Garrison
Estelle Parsons
Alice
Elizabeth Hubbard
Peggy
Lovelady Powell
Norma
Daniel Keyes
Dr. Mayberry
Conrad Bain
Rev. Pell
Jon Richards
Marvin Scott
Carol Peterson
1st Nurse
Nikki Counselman
Waitress
Gilbert Cates
Director
Sloane Shelton
2nd Nurse
James Karen
Old Age Home Director
Robert Anderson
Writer
Gene Williams
State Hospital Director
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I Never Sang for My Father is a 1970 American drama film, based on the 1968 play of the same name. It tells the story of a widowed college professor who feels dominated by his aging father, yet still has regrets about his plan to leave him behind when he remarries and moves to California. It stars Melvyn Douglas, Gene Hackman, Dorothy Stickney, Estelle Parsons, and Elizabeth Hubbard.
The film was produced and directed by Gilbert Cates, and Robert Anderson adapted the screenplay from his 1968 Broadway play.
It was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Melvyn Douglas), Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Gene Hackman), and Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium (Robert Anderson).