Movie

Improper Channels

“Ever try communicating with a doctor... a lawyer... a computer?”

★ 8.5(2)19811h 32m

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Where to watch Improper Channels

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Good to know

Director: Eric Till
Release date: 1981-04-17
Runtime: 1h 32m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: Paragon Motion Pictures

About Improper Channels

Improper Channels is a 1981 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Eric Till, starring Alan Arkin, Mariette Hartley and Monica Parker. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Improper Channels in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A father brings a young child to an emergency room to get treatment for a minor injury occurring in an innocent accident, but he gets accused of child abuse. Child welfare agencies commit grossly unfair over-reactions to remove the child forcibly from the Father, who must brave the arcane system to reclaim his daughter.

Cast

Alan Arkin

Jeffery Martley

Mariette Hartley

Diana Martley

Monica Parker

Gloria Washburn

Harry Ditson

Harold Clevish

Sarah Stevens

Nancy Martley

Martin Yan

Sherman Hu

Tony Rosato

Dr. Arpenthaler

Joyce Gordon

Dr. Peacock

Sylvia Marie Llewellyn

ER Nurse #1

Danny Higham

Jack

Leslie Yeo

Fred Reeves

Richard W. Farrell

Fraser

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Improper Channels in Canada?+

Improper Channels is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Improper Channels on Netflix?+

Improper Channels is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Improper Channels?+

Improper Channels has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Who stars in Improper Channels?+

Improper Channels stars Alan Arkin, Mariette Hartley, Monica Parker, Harry Ditson and Sarah Stevens.

When did Improper Channels come out?+

Improper Channels is a 1981 movie directed by Eric Till.

What genre is Improper Channels?+

Improper Channels is Comedy film.

Who directed Improper Channels?+

Improper Channels was directed by Eric Till.