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The Perfect Mother

★ 6.7(10)19971h 32m

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Director: Peter Levin
Release date: 1997-02-18
Runtime: 1h 32m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Citadel Entertainment

About The Perfect Mother

The Perfect Mother is a 1997 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Peter Levin, starring Tyne Daly, Ione Skye and Louis Ferreira. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 10 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Perfect Mother in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Since self-made immigrant Nico Podaras's death, widow Elenie runs his lucrative garage, with an illegal side business, generously using the profits to keep control of their three sons' lives. Simpleton Dan is happy to sire the crucial heir without hesitation to keep unruly, immature wife Charlene in line, but goes to far, so she absconds pregnant. Firstborn John gave up his dream, fishery, to work in the garage. When he marries Kathryn, she starts questioning and resisting Elenie's matriarchal manipulation, but bares her a grandson. The conflict escalates, leaving John torn between loyalties.

Cast

Tyne Daly

Elanie Podaras

Ione Skye

Kathryn M. Podaras

Louis Ferreira

John Podaras

Tuesday Knight

Charlene Podaras

Melanie Angel

Police Officer (uncredited)

David Cubitt

Dan Podaras

Gwynyth Walsh

Joy Pigeon

Dee Wallace

Gina Mitrou

Johnny Cuthbert

Frank Podaras

Jennifer Clement

Sarah

Karen Elizabeth Austin

Irene

Betty Linde

Theodora

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Where can I watch The Perfect Mother in United States?+

The Perfect Mother is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

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How long is The Perfect Mother?+

The Perfect Mother has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Who stars in The Perfect Mother?+

The Perfect Mother stars Tyne Daly, Ione Skye, Louis Ferreira, Tuesday Knight and Melanie Angel.

When did The Perfect Mother come out?+

The Perfect Mother is a 1997 movie directed by Peter Levin.

What genre is The Perfect Mother?+

The Perfect Mother is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed The Perfect Mother?+

The Perfect Mother was directed by Peter Levin.

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