I Never Sang for My Father(1970)
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I Never Sang for My Father 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.
I Never Sang for My Father (1970) is a drama film directed by Gilbert Cates, released on October 18, 1970 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Gene Hackman, Melvyn Douglas, Dorothy Stickney and Estelle Parsons. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 42 ratings.
- Director:
- Gilbert Cates
- Writers:
- Robert Anderson, Robert Anderson
- Producers:
- Gilbert Cates
- Cinematographer:
- Morris Hartzband
- Composer:
- Al Gorgoni
- Production:
- Janel Productions, Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
I Never Sang for My Father (1970) Trailer
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I Never Sang for My Father Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gene Hackman
as Gene Garrison
Melvyn Douglas
as Tom Garrison
Dorothy Stickney
as Margaret Garrison
Estelle Parsons
as Alice
Elizabeth Hubbard
as Dr. Margaret 'Peggy' Thayer
- Lovelady Powell
Lovelady Powell
as Norma
- Daniel Keyes
Daniel Keyes
as Dr. Mayberry
Conrad Bain
as Rev. Sam Pell
- Jon Richards
Jon Richards
as Marvin Scott
- Nikki Counselman
Nikki Counselman
as Waitress
- Carol Peterson
Carol Peterson
as 1st Nurse
Sloane Shelton
as 2nd Nurse
Key crew
Directed by Gilbert Cates, written by Robert Anderson and Robert Anderson, produced by Gilbert Cates.
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I Never Sang for My Father Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 42 ratings.
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I Never Sang for My Father – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch I Never Sang for My Father online?
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I Never Sang for My Father (1970) is available to stream on fuboTV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in I Never Sang for My Father?
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The main cast of I Never Sang for My Father (1970) includes Gene Hackman, Melvyn Douglas, Dorothy Stickney, Estelle Parsons and Elizabeth Hubbard. The film was directed by Gilbert Cates. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was I Never Sang for My Father released?
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I Never Sang for My Father was released on October 18, 1970 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is I Never Sang for My Father worth watching?
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I Never Sang for My Father (1970) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 42 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for I Never Sang for My Father?
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