I Never Sang For My Father

– Hackman plays a New York professor who wants a change in his life, and plans to get married to his g..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.70 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 32 Minutes
Release Year:
1970
I Never Sang for My Father (1970)

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.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
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Genre:

I Never Sang for My Father (1970) - Trailer

Release Date:

01 Jun 1971

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
GP

Director:

Gilbert Cates

Writer:

Robert Anderson, Robert Anderson (based on "I Never Sang For My Father" by)

Main Actors:

Melvyn Douglas, Gene Hackman, Dorothy Stickney, Estelle Parsons

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.

Awards:

Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 2 wins & 4 nominations.

Production:

Sony Pictures Entertainment

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
100%