Movie

I Never Sang for My Father

“A motion picture the whole world has taken to its heart.”

★ 6.7(42)19701h 32m

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Good to know

Director: Gilbert Cates
Release date: 1970-10-18
Runtime: 1h 32m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Janel Productions

I Never Sang for My Father — trailer

About I Never Sang for My Father

I Never Sang for My Father is a 1970 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Gilbert Cates, starring Gene Hackman, Melvyn Douglas and Dorothy Stickney. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 42 viewers. Below you can see where to watch I Never Sang for My Father in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Gene Hackman

Gene Garrison

Melvyn Douglas

Tom Garrison

Dorothy Stickney

Margaret Garrison

Estelle Parsons

Alice

Elizabeth Hubbard

Dr. Margaret 'Peggy' Thayer

Lovelady Powell

Norma

Daniel Keyes

Dr. Mayberry

Conrad Bain

Rev. Sam Pell

Jon Richards

Marvin Scott

Nikki Counselman

Waitress

Carol Peterson

1st Nurse

Sloane Shelton

2nd Nurse

Themes & keywords

parent child relationshipprofessorbased on play or musicalfather son relationship

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch I Never Sang for My Father in South Africa?+

I Never Sang for My Father is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is I Never Sang for My Father on Netflix?+

I Never Sang for My Father is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is I Never Sang for My Father?+

I Never Sang for My Father has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Who stars in I Never Sang for My Father?+

I Never Sang for My Father stars Gene Hackman, Melvyn Douglas, Dorothy Stickney, Estelle Parsons and Elizabeth Hubbard.

When did I Never Sang for My Father come out?+

I Never Sang for My Father is a 1970 movie directed by Gilbert Cates.

What genre is I Never Sang for My Father?+

I Never Sang for My Father is Drama film.

Who directed I Never Sang for My Father?+

I Never Sang for My Father was directed by Gilbert Cates.